Coal Grove, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Coal Grove: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Coal Grove 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 |
Compared with Ohio, Lawrence County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Ohio on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
Lawrence County at a glance: 1 in 22 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 4.6%, vs 2.5% in Ohio.
Overview
Lawrence County has recorded 141 truck crashes since 2015, with 91 people injured and 4 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 31 days.
Coal Grove had 6 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Lawrence County numbers.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in February (11.3% of the year) and are lowest in December (5.0%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 39.7% of truck crashes, against 42.3% across Ohio.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 9.2% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 3.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Ohio: 7.8%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Coal Grove happened on I-64 (2), US-23 (2), US-52 (2), 42nd St (1) and SR-180 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 6 of the truck crashes here, or 4.3%, compared with 2.5% in Ohio.
Route planning tips for Coal Grove fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Lawrence County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 22.9% of truck crashes here, more than Ohio; adjust start times where you can.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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) |
|---|---|
| I-64 | 2 |
| US-23 | 2 |
| US-52 | 2 |
| 42nd St | 1 |
| SR-180 | 1 |
| SR-67 | 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 |
Coal Grove at a glance
| Population | 1,804 |
| Land area | 1.9 sq mi |
| Density | 946 per sq mi |
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 |
In the 1990s about 9 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 11. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Coal Grove
How common are truck crashes in Coal Grove?
Since 2015, 141 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Lawrence County (91 injured, 4 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in Coal Grove?
Truck crashes in Lawrence County peak in February, with 11.3% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Coal Grove?
6 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Lawrence County since 2015, 4.3% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Coal Grove compare with Ohio?
The yearly rate is 21.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Lawrence County, vs 50.8 for Ohio.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Coal Grove?
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.