ZIP 45631 (Gallipolis, OH) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 45631: 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 |
Compared with Ohio, Gallia County is lower on injuries per crash, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Ohio on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Gallia County: July 14.0% of truck crashes happen in July, more than any other month.
Overview
Since 2015, 222 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Gallia County. They injured 89 people and killed 8.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 20 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in July (14.0% of the year) and are lowest in May (3.2%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 39.7% of truck crashes, vs 42.3% for Ohio.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 am than at any other hour (7.2%).
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 45631 is US-35, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: SR-7 (3), SR-2 (2) and SR-588 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 7 crashes, 3.2% of the total, against 2.5% across Ohio.
Route planning tips for ZIP 45631 fleets
- Review driver schedules for July, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to US-35 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) |
|---|---|
| US-35 | 4 |
| SR-7 | 3 |
| SR-2 | 2 |
| SR-588 | 1 |
| SR-62 | 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 45631 at a glance
| Population | 13,386 |
| Density | 45 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $56,835 |
| Median home value | $146,678 |
| Home ownership | 69% |
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 45631
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 45631?
Gallia County has had 222 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 89 people and killing 8.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 45631?
Since 2015, US-35 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 45631: 4.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 45631?
July has the most truck crashes in Gallia County, 14.0% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 45631?
Garbage trucks were involved in 7 reported crashes in Gallia County since 2015 (3.2% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 45631 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 45631?
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.