ZIP 45701 (Athens, OH) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 45701: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Athens 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
12 of 186 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Athens County compares with Ohio
Athens County against Ohio and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Athens County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Athens County | Ohio | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 25.3 | 50.8 | 49.7 | 50% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.4 | 3.1 | 3.4 | 2.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.41 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 18% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 6.2% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 2.5× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 8.0% | 7.8% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.3% | 21.4% | 23.7% | 10% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.2% | 18.9% | 13.8% | 25% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.9% | 42.3% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 24.4% | 25.8% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Ohio, Athens County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
Athens County at a glance: 1 in 16 garbage-truck share of crashes is 6.2%, against 2.5% for Ohio.
Overview
Since 2015, 186 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Athens County. They injured 74 people and killed 13.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 23 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in July (11.3% of the year) and are lowest in May (4.3%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.9% of truck crashes, vs 42.3% for Ohio.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (10.2%).
8.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 7.8% across Ohio.
Where crashes happen
US-33 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 45701 with 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: US-50 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
12 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 6.5% share (Ohio: 2.5%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 45701 fleets
- Build extra time into July routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along US-33; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Athens County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-33 | 5 |
| US-50 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Athens County) |
|---|---|
| US-33 | 65 |
| US-50 | 44 |
| SR-13 | 10 |
| SR-550 | 5 |
| SR-144 | 4 |
| SR-7 | 4 |
| Court St | 3 |
| SR-32 | 3 |
ZIP 45701 at a glance
| Population | 33,329 |
| Density | 87 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $53,075 |
| Median home value | $226,905 |
| Home ownership | 50% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Athens 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 | 15 | — | 1.3 |
| 2000s | 14 | -5% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 17 | +24% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 14 | -17% | 0.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 15 to 14. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 45701
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 45701?
Athens County has had 186 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 74 people and killing 13.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 45701?
NHTSA data shows US-33 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 45701 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 45701?
The worst month is July: 11.3% of truck crashes in Athens County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 45701?
Since 2015, Athens County has reported 12 garbage-truck crashes, or 6.5% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 45701 compare with Ohio?
Per 100,000 residents, Athens County has 25.3 truck crashes a year; Ohio has 50.8.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 45701?
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.