ZIP 45620 (Cheshire, OH) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 45620: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Gallia 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
7 of 222 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Gallia County compares with Ohio
Gallia County against Ohio and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Gallia County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Gallia County | Ohio | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 62.6 | 50.8 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.0 | 3.1 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.40 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 20% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.5% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 1.4× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 5.5% | 7.8% | 6.2% | 29% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.6% | 21.4% | 23.7% | 8% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 16.6% | 18.9% | 13.8% | 12% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.7% | 42.3% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 22.6% | 25.8% | 24.8% | 12% below the state |
Gallia County sits below Ohio on injuries per crash, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Gallia County: July the month with the most truck crashes: 14.0% of the year's total.
Overview
Gallia County has recorded 222 truck crashes since 2015, with 89 people injured and 8 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 20 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in July (14.0% of the year) and are lowest in May (3.2%).
November through March accounts for 39.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.3% in Ohio.
The busiest hour is 12–1 am, with 7.2% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 5.5% of truck crashes, compared with 7.8% in Ohio.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 45620 is SR-7, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: US-35 (3), SR-160 (1) and SR-62 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
7 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.2% share (Ohio: 2.5%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 45620 fleets
- Review driver schedules for July, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use SR-7, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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 Gallia County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-7 | 4 |
| US-35 | 3 |
| SR-160 | 1 |
| SR-62 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Gallia County) |
|---|---|
| US-35 | 98 |
| SR-7 | 33 |
| SR-160 | 8 |
| SR-850 | 7 |
| SR-588 | 6 |
| Cr 50 | 5 |
| Cr 10 | 3 |
| SR-141 | 3 |
ZIP 45620 at a glance
| Population | 675 |
| Density | 12 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $76,646 |
| Median home value | $178,652 |
| Home ownership | 86% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Gallia 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 | 17 | — | 1.1 |
| 2000s | 10 | -40% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 15 | +44% | 0.1 |
| 2020s | 18 | +20% | 1.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 17 a year in the 1990s and 18 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 45620
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 45620?
Since 2015, 222 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Gallia County (89 injured, 8 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 45620?
SR-7 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 45620 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 45620?
The worst month is July: 14.0% of truck crashes in Gallia County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 45620?
Since 2015, Gallia County has reported 7 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.2% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 45620 compare with Ohio?
Per 100,000 residents, Gallia County has 62.6 truck crashes a year; Ohio has 50.8.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 45620?
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.