ZIP 43981 (New Athens, OH) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 43981: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Harrison 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
13 of 277 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Harrison County compares with Ohio
Harrison County against Ohio and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Harrison County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Harrison County | Ohio | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 183.6 | 50.8 | 49.7 | 3.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.0 | 3.1 | 3.4 | 1.9× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.54 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.7% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 1.9× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 5.2% | 7.8% | 6.2% | 34% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.0% | 21.4% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 16.4% | 18.9% | 13.8% | 13% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.5% | 42.3% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 27.2% | 25.8% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Ohio, Harrison County is lower on on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Ohio on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Harrison County: 1 in 21 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 4.7%, vs 2.5% in Ohio.
Overview
Harrison County has recorded 277 truck crashes since 2015, with 139 people injured and 17 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 14 days.
When crashes happen
May has the most truck crashes, 10.5% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (3.6%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 43.5% of truck crashes, vs 42.3% for Ohio.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 8.7% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 5.2% of truck crashes, compared with 7.8% in Ohio.
Where crashes happen
US-22 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 43981 with 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: I-70 (2), CR-6 Mt Pleasant Adena Rd (1) and SR-9 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 13 of the truck crashes here, or 4.7%, compared with 2.5% in Ohio.
Route planning tips for ZIP 43981 fleets
- Review driver schedules for May, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use US-22, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Morning starts matter: 25.0% 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
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.
Reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2021 and 2023; rates and comparisons skip those years.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Harrison County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-22 | 6 |
| I-70 | 2 |
| CR-6 Mt Pleasant Adena Rd | 1 |
| SR-9 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Harrison County) |
|---|---|
| US-250 | 67 |
| US-22 | 54 |
| SR-151 | 31 |
| SR-9 | 24 |
| SR-646 | 20 |
| SR-800 | 12 |
| SR-149 | 6 |
| Cr 13 | 4 |
ZIP 43981 at a glance
| Population | 239 |
| Density | 390 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $56,458 |
| Median home value | $140,958 |
| Home ownership | 83% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Harrison 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 | 14 | — | 0.8 |
| 2000s | 13 | -6% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 26 | +99% | 1.2 |
| 2020s | 21 | -19% | 1.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 14 a year in the 1990s and 21 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 1.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 43981
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 43981?
277 truck crashes have been reported in Harrison County since 2015, with 17 deaths and 139 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 43981?
Since 2015, US-22 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 43981: 6.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 43981?
The worst month is May: 10.5% of truck crashes in Harrison County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 43981?
Garbage trucks were involved in 13 reported crashes in Harrison County since 2015 (4.7% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 43981 compared with Ohio?
The yearly rate is 183.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Harrison County, vs 50.8 for Ohio.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 43981?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
Crash reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2021 and 2023; those years are greyed out and left out of rates. 2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.