ZIP 45770 (Portland, OH) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 45770: 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.
What stands out in Meigs County: 11.9 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 3.1 in Ohio.
Overview
Police reported 87 crashes involving commercial trucks in Meigs County since 2015: 58 people were injured and 11 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 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%).
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
US-33 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 45770 with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-2 (1), SR-248 (1) and SR-62 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 3 of the truck crashes here, or 3.4%, compared with 2.5% in Ohio.
Route planning tips for ZIP 45770 fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Meigs County.
- Where you can, review stops along US-33; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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) |
|---|---|
| US-33 | 4 |
| SR-2 | 1 |
| SR-248 | 1 |
| SR-62 | 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 45770 at a glance
| Population | 635 |
| Density | 11 per sq mi |
| Median home value | $137,341 |
| Home ownership | 70% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 1 truck crash a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 6. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 45770
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 45770?
87 truck crashes have been reported in Meigs County since 2015, with 11 deaths and 58 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 45770?
US-33 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 45770 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 45770?
September has the most truck crashes in Meigs County, 18.4% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 45770?
3 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Meigs County since 2015, 3.4% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 45770 compare with Ohio for truck crashes?
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 45770?
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.