ZIP 45680 (South Point, OH) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 45680: 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. Where it is higher: injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Lawrence County: 1 in 22 garbage-truck share of crashes is 4.6%, against 2.5% for Ohio.
Overview
Since 2015, 141 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Lawrence County. They injured 91 people and killed 4.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 31 days.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 11.3% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (5.0%).
November through March accounts for 39.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.3% in Ohio.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out 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
I-64 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 45680 with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by US-52 (2), 42nd St (1) and SR-10 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
6 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 4.3% share (Ohio: 2.5%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 45680 fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-64 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 22.9% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Ohio; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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) |
|---|---|
| I-64 | 3 |
| US-52 | 2 |
| 42nd St | 1 |
| SR-10 | 1 |
| SR-152 | 1 |
| US-23 | 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 45680 at a glance
| Population | 11,548 |
| Density | 129 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $54,523 |
| Median home value | $162,485 |
| Home ownership | 63% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 9 a year in the 1990s and 11 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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 45680
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 45680?
Lawrence County has had 141 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 91 people and killing 4.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 45680?
NHTSA data shows I-64 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 45680 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 45680?
The worst month is February: 11.3% of truck crashes in Lawrence County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 45680?
Since 2015, Lawrence County has reported 6 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.3% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 45680 compare with Ohio for truck crashes?
Lawrence County records 21.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 50.8 across Ohio.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 45680?
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.