ZIP 45732 (Glouster, OH) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 45732: 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). It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Athens County: 1 in 16 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 6.2%, vs 2.5% in Ohio.
Overview
Athens County has recorded 186 truck crashes since 2015, with 74 people injured and 13 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 23 days.
When crashes happen
July has the most truck crashes, 11.3% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (4.3%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.9% of truck crashes, vs 42.3% for Ohio.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 10.2% of truck crashes.
8.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 7.8% across Ohio.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 45732 happened on CR-33 Canal St (1) and US-33 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
12 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 6.5% share (Ohio: 2.5%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 45732 fleets
- Build extra time into July routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
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) |
|---|---|
| CR-33 Canal St | 1 |
| US-33 | 1 |
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 45732 at a glance
| Population | 4,287 |
| Density | 21 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $60,605 |
| Median home value | $109,465 |
| Home ownership | 80% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 15 a year in the 1990s and 14 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 1.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 45732
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 45732?
Since 2015, 186 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Athens County (74 injured, 13 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 45732?
The worst month is July: 11.3% of truck crashes in Athens County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 45732?
Since 2015, Athens County has reported 12 garbage-truck crashes, or 6.5% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 45732 compare with Ohio for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 25.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Athens County, vs 50.8 for Ohio.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 45732?
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.