ZIP 45743 (Long Bottom, OH) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 45743: 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). Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Meigs County at a glance: 11.9 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 3.1 in Ohio.
Overview
Since 2015, 87 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Meigs County. They injured 58 people and killed 11.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 48 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in September (18.4% of the year) and are lowest in February (3.4%).
November through March accounts for 30.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.3% in Ohio.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 11.5% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 1.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Ohio: 7.8%).
Where crashes happen
US-33 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 45743 with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-7 (2), SR-248 (1) and SR-68 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 3 crashes, 3.4% of the total, against 2.5% across Ohio.
Route planning tips for ZIP 45743 fleets
- Review driver schedules for September, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to US-33 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Meigs County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-33 | 3 |
| SR-7 | 2 |
| SR-248 | 1 |
| SR-68 | 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 45743 at a glance
| Population | 1,470 |
| Density | 16 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $73,603 |
| Median home value | $216,758 |
| Home ownership | 84% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 1 a year in the 1990s and 6 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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 45743
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 45743?
87 truck crashes have been reported in Meigs County since 2015, with 11 deaths and 58 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 45743?
NHTSA data shows US-33 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 45743 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 45743?
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 45743?
Since 2015, Meigs County has reported 3 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.4% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 45743 compared with Ohio?
Per 100,000 residents, Meigs County has 35.5 truck crashes a year; Ohio has 50.8.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 45743?
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.