Hamilton Township, Lawrence County, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Hamilton Township, Lawrence County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Hamilton Township, Lawrence County 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
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.
Hamilton Township, Lawrence County had 0 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%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 39.7% of truck crashes, vs 42.3% for Ohio.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (9.2%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 3.8% of truck crashes, compared with 7.8% in Ohio.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Hamilton since 2015: SR-522 (1), SR-67 (1) and US-23 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
6 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 4.3% share (Ohio: 2.5%).
Route planning tips for Hamilton Township, Lawrence County fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 22.9% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Ohio.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
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-522 | 1 |
| SR-67 | 1 |
| US-23 | 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 |
Hamilton Township, Lawrence County at a glance
| Population | 1,580 |
| Land area | 11.0 sq mi |
| Density | 143 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 45638) | $52,728 |
| Median home value (ZIP 45638) | $116,723 |
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. 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 Hamilton Township, Lawrence County
How many truck crashes happen in Hamilton Township, Lawrence County?
Since 2015, 141 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Lawrence County (91 injured, 4 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in Hamilton Township, Lawrence County?
February has the most truck crashes in Lawrence County, 11.3% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Hamilton Township, Lawrence County?
Since 2015, Lawrence County has reported 6 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.3% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Hamilton Township, Lawrence County compared with Ohio?
Per 100,000 residents, Lawrence County has 21.3 truck crashes a year; Ohio has 50.8.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Hamilton Township, Lawrence County?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.