ZIP 45741 (Langsville, OH) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 45741: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Meigs 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
3 of 87 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Meigs County compares with Ohio
Meigs County against Ohio and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Meigs County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Meigs County | Ohio | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 35.5 | 50.8 | 49.7 | 30% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 11.9 | 3.1 | 3.4 | 3.8× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.68 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.4× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.4% | 2.5% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.2% | 7.8% | 6.2% | 85% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 13.1% | 21.4% | 23.7% | 39% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.5% | 18.9% | 13.8% | 50% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 30.9% | 42.3% | 41.9% | 27% below the state |
| After dark | 19.1% | 25.8% | 24.8% | 26% below the state |
Meigs County has lower values than Ohio for crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Ohio on deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Meigs County: 11.9 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 3.1 across Ohio.
Overview
Meigs County has recorded 87 truck crashes since 2015, with 58 people injured and 11 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 48 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is September with 18.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 3.4%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 30.9% of truck crashes, vs 42.3% for Ohio.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (11.5%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.2% of truck crashes, compared with 7.8% in Ohio.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 45741 happened on SR-160 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
3 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.4% share (Ohio: 2.5%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 45741 fleets
- Review driver schedules for September, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Meigs County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-160 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Meigs County) |
|---|---|
| SR-7 | 33 |
| US-33 | 21 |
| SR-124 | 10 |
| SR-32 | 3 |
| SR-681 | 3 |
| Cr 28 | 2 |
| SR-733 | 2 |
| Cr 1 | 1 |
ZIP 45741 at a glance
| Population | 940 |
| Density | 9 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $30,625 |
| Median home value | $105,438 |
| Home ownership | 95% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Meigs 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 | 1 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 7 | +838% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 8 | +16% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 6 | -17% | 0.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 1 to 6. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 1.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 45741
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 45741?
Since 2015, 87 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Meigs County (58 injured, 11 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 45741?
Truck crashes in Meigs County peak in September, with 18.4% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 45741?
Garbage trucks were involved in 3 reported crashes in Meigs County since 2015 (3.4% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 45741 compare with Ohio?
The yearly rate is 35.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Meigs County, vs 50.8 for Ohio.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 45741?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.