ZIP 45678 (Scottown, OH) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 45678: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Lawrence 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
6 of 141 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Lawrence County compares with Ohio
Lawrence County against Ohio and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Lawrence County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Lawrence County | Ohio | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 21.3 | 50.8 | 49.7 | 58% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.1 | 3.1 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.63 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.6% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 1.8× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.8% | 7.8% | 6.2% | 51% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.9% | 21.4% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 17.6% | 18.9% | 13.8% | 7% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.7% | 42.3% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 17.6% | 25.8% | 24.8% | 32% below the state |
Compared with Ohio, Lawrence County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Lawrence County: 1 in 22 crashes involve a garbage truck (6 since 2015), vs 2.5% across Ohio.
Overview
Lawrence County has recorded 141 truck crashes since 2015, with 91 people injured and 4 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 31 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 11.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 5.0%.
November through March accounts for 39.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.3% in Ohio.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 9.2% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 3.8% of truck crashes, compared with 7.8% in Ohio.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 45678 since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-2 (2) and SR-7 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
6 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 4.3% share (Ohio: 2.5%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 45678 fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 22.9% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Ohio; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Lawrence County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-2 | 2 |
| SR-7 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Lawrence County) |
|---|---|
| US-52 | 56 |
| SR-93 | 17 |
| SR-7 | 12 |
| SR-243 | 6 |
| Cr 1 | 4 |
| SR-141 | 4 |
| SR-775 | 4 |
| Cr 1A | 3 |
ZIP 45678 at a glance
| Population | 1,034 |
| Density | 9 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $62,992 |
| Median home value | $77,008 |
| Home ownership | 83% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Lawrence 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 | 9 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 16 | +78% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 13 | -15% | 0.1 |
| 2020s | 11 | -13% | 0.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 9 to 11. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 45678
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 45678?
Since 2015, 141 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Lawrence County (91 injured, 4 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 45678?
February has the most truck crashes in Lawrence County, 11.3% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 45678?
Since 2015, Lawrence County has reported 6 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.3% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 45678 compare with Ohio for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 21.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Lawrence County, vs 50.8 for Ohio.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 45678?
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.