ZIP 43136 (Lithopolis, OH) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 43136: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Fairfield County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
20 of 422 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Fairfield County compares with Ohio
Fairfield County against Ohio and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Fairfield County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Fairfield County | Ohio | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 22.2 | 50.8 | 49.7 | 56% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.4 | 3.1 | 3.4 | 23% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.44 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 12% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.6% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 1.8× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.5% | 7.8% | 6.2% | 55% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.2% | 21.4% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.9% | 18.9% | 13.8% | 32% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.1% | 42.3% | 41.9% | 10% below the state |
| After dark | 19.0% | 25.8% | 24.8% | 26% below the state |
Fairfield County sits below Ohio on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It stands out for higher garbage-truck share.
Fairfield County at a glance: 1 in 22 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 4.6%, vs 2.5% in Ohio.
Overview
Fairfield County has recorded 422 truck crashes since 2015, with 204 people injured and 10 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 10 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is September with 10.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 6.4%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 38.1% of truck crashes, against 42.3% across Ohio.
By time of day, 12–1 am stands out with 8.5% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 3.5% of truck crashes, compared with 7.8% in Ohio.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-270 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (8). After it: I-70 (5), US-33 (3) and CR-122 Alum Creek Dr (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 20 of the truck crashes here, or 4.7%, compared with 2.5% in Ohio.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in January (25% of them).
Route planning tips for ZIP 43136 fleets
- Review driver schedules for September, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-270 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Waste haulers: January is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Fairfield County.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Reporting was incomplete in 2020, so those years are greyed out and left out of rates and comparisons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Fairfield County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-270 | 8 |
| I-70 | 5 |
| US-33 | 3 |
| CR-122 Alum Creek Dr | 2 |
| SR-317 | 2 |
| CR-123 Williams Rd | 1 |
| CR-381 Rickenbackerar Pk | 1 |
| TR-20 Duvall Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Fairfield County) |
|---|---|
| US-33 | 82 |
| Ir 70 | 51 |
| US-22 | 28 |
| SR-37 | 25 |
| SR-188 | 20 |
| SR-256 | 15 |
| SR-159 | 13 |
| Memorial Dr | 9 |
ZIP 43136 at a glance
| Population | 2,216 |
| Density | 716 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $114,375 |
| Median home value | $329,820 |
| Home ownership | 82% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Fairfield 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 | 19 | — | 1.1 |
| 2000s | 33 | +70% | 1.1 |
| 2010s | 43 | +31% | 1.0 |
| 2020s | 27 | -37% | 1.2 |
In the 1990s about 19 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 27. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.2 a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 43136
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 43136?
Since 2015, 422 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Fairfield County (204 injured, 10 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 43136?
Since 2015, I-270 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 43136: 8.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 43136?
The worst month is September: 10.9% of truck crashes in Fairfield County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 43136?
20 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Fairfield County since 2015, 4.7% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 43136 compare with Ohio?
Fairfield County records 22.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 50.8 across Ohio.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 43136?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
Crash reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2020; those years are greyed out and left out of rates. 2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.