ZIP 45742 (Little Hocking, OH) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 45742: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Washington 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
15 of 347 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Washington County compares with Ohio
Washington County against Ohio and the US, 2015–2024 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Washington County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2024) | Washington County | Ohio | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 54.7 | 50.8 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.8 | 3.1 | 3.4 | 10% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.52 | 0.50 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.2% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 1.6× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 7.0% | 7.8% | 6.2% | 11% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.5% | 21.4% | 23.7% | 1.3× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 16.7% | 18.9% | 13.8% | 11% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.2% | 42.3% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 19.9% | 25.8% | 24.8% | 23% below the state |
Compared with Ohio, Washington County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Washington County: 1 in 24 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 4.2%, vs 2.5% in Ohio.
Overview
Since 2015, 347 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Washington County. They injured 182 people and killed 11.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 11 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is November with 11.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is October at 7.2%.
November through March accounts for 43.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.3% in Ohio.
By time of day, 7–8 am stands out with 8.6% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 7.0% of truck crashes, compared with 7.8% in Ohio.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-50 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). Next come SR-14 (1), SR-4 (1) and SR-68 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 15 crashes, 4.3% of the total, against 2.5% across Ohio.
Route planning tips for ZIP 45742 fleets
- Review driver schedules for November, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along US-50; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 27.5% of truck crashes here, more than Ohio; adjust start times where you can.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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.
Reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2020 and 2025; rates and comparisons skip those years.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Washington County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-50 | 3 |
| SR-14 | 1 |
| SR-4 | 1 |
| SR-68 | 1 |
| SR-7 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Washington County) |
|---|---|
| SR-7 | 123 |
| Ir 77 | 61 |
| US-50 | 19 |
| SR-339 | 17 |
| SR-821 | 11 |
| SR-550 | 11 |
| Pike St | 9 |
| SR-676 | 8 |
ZIP 45742 at a glance
| Population | 3,752 |
| Density | 54 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $78,194 |
| Median home value | $189,083 |
| Home ownership | 84% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Washington 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 | 3 | — | 1.5 |
| 2000s | 20 | +637% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 34 | +68% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 23 | -31% | 1.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 3 a year in the 1990s and 23 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 45742
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 45742?
Washington County has had 347 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 182 people and killing 11.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 45742?
NHTSA data shows US-50 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 45742 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 45742?
The worst month is November: 11.2% of truck crashes in Washington County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 45742?
Since 2015, Washington County has reported 15 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.3% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 45742 compare with Ohio for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Washington County has 54.7 truck crashes a year; Ohio has 50.8.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 45742?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
Crash reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2020 and 2025; those years are greyed out and left out of rates. 2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.