Upper, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Upper: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Upper 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 sits below Ohio on 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 crashes involve a garbage truck (6 since 2015), vs 2.5% across 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.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Upper since 2015, this page uses Lawrence County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 11.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 5.0%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 39.7% of truck crashes, vs 42.3% for Ohio.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out 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
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Upper since 2015: 42nd St (1), SR-67 (1) and US-23 (1). No single road stands out.
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 Upper fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Lawrence County.
- 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) |
|---|---|
| 42nd St | 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 |
Upper at a glance
| Population | 13,834 |
| Land area | 24.3 sq mi |
| Density | 568 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 Upper
How common are truck crashes in Upper?
Since 2015, 141 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Lawrence County (91 injured, 4 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in Upper?
February has the most truck crashes in Lawrence County, 11.3% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Upper?
6 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Lawrence County since 2015, 4.3% of all truck crashes.
How does Upper compare with Ohio for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 21.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Lawrence County, vs 50.8 for Ohio.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Upper?
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.