ZIP 45623 (Crown City, OH) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 45623: 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.
Gallia County at a glance: 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.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 20 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is July with 14.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 3.2%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 39.7% of truck crashes, vs 42.3% for 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 45623 is SR-2, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come SR-7 (1) and TR-640 Bear Run Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 7 of the truck crashes here, or 3.2%, compared with 2.5% in Ohio.
Route planning tips for ZIP 45623 fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Gallia County.
- Look at alternatives to SR-2 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Gallia County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-2 | 4 |
| SR-7 | 1 |
| TR-640 Bear Run Rd | 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 45623 at a glance
| Population | 3,203 |
| Density | 17 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $57,118 |
| Median home value | $133,767 |
| Home ownership | 82% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 17 to 18. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 45623
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 45623?
Since 2015, 222 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Gallia County (89 injured, 8 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 45623?
SR-2 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 45623 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 45623?
Truck crashes in Gallia County peak in July, with 14.0% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 45623?
Since 2015, Gallia County has reported 7 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.2% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 45623 compare with Ohio for truck crashes?
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 45623?
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.