Athalia, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Athalia: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Athalia and Lawrence County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Lawrence County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
6 of 141 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Lawrence County compares with Ohio
Lawrence County against Ohio and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Lawrence County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Lawrence County | Ohio | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 21.3 | 50.8 | 49.7 | 58% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.1 | 3.1 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.63 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.6% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 1.8× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.8% | 7.8% | 6.2% | 51% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.9% | 21.4% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 17.6% | 18.9% | 13.8% | 7% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.7% | 42.3% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 17.6% | 25.8% | 24.8% | 32% below the state |
Lawrence County has lower values than Ohio for crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Lawrence County: 1 in 22 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 4.6%, vs 2.5% in Ohio.
Overview
Police reported 141 crashes involving commercial trucks in Lawrence County since 2015: 91 people were injured and 4 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 31 days in fully reported years.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Athalia since 2015; patterns below come from Lawrence County as a whole.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in February (11.3% of the year) and are lowest in December (5.0%).
November through March accounts for 39.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.3% in Ohio.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (9.2%).
Road surface: 3.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Ohio: 7.8%).
Where crashes happen
SR-2 leads within 10 miles of Athalia with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: I-64 (2), CR-3/03 (1) and SR-10 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 6 crashes, 4.3% of the total, against 2.5% across Ohio.
Route planning tips for Athalia fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Lawrence County.
- Look at alternatives to SR-2 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 22.9% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Ohio; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Lawrence County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-2 | 3 |
| I-64 | 2 |
| CR-3/03 | 1 |
| SR-10 | 1 |
| SR-7 | 1 |
| US-60 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Lawrence County) |
|---|---|
| US-52 | 56 |
| SR-93 | 17 |
| SR-7 | 12 |
| SR-243 | 6 |
| Cr 1 | 4 |
| SR-141 | 4 |
| SR-775 | 4 |
| Cr 1A | 3 |
Athalia at a glance
| Population | 269 |
| Land area | 0.7 sq mi |
| Density | 392 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 45669) | $67,500 |
| Median home value (ZIP 45669) | $189,366 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Lawrence County since the 1990s
Combines the FMCSA crash file (all reported truck crashes, real coverage from about 1990) with NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes involving a large truck, 1982–2024).
| Decade | Truck crashes / yr | Change | Fatal crashes / yr (FARS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 9 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 16 | +78% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 13 | -15% | 0.1 |
| 2020s | 11 | -13% | 0.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 9 a year in the 1990s and 11 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.0 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Athalia
How many truck accidents are there in Athalia?
Lawrence County has had 141 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 91 people and killing 4.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Athalia?
NHTSA data shows SR-2 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Athalia since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Athalia?
The worst month is February: 11.3% of truck crashes in Lawrence County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Athalia?
Since 2015, Lawrence County has reported 6 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.3% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Athalia compared with Ohio?
Lawrence County records 21.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 50.8 across Ohio.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Athalia?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.