ZIP 45779 (Syracuse, OH) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 45779: 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 |
Compared with Ohio, Meigs County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in 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.
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%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 30.9% of truck crashes, against 42.3% across Ohio.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 11.5% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.2% of truck crashes, compared with 7.8% in Ohio.
Where crashes happen
SR-7 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 45779 with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by US-33 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
3 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.4% share (Ohio: 2.5%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 45779 fleets
- Build extra time into September routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-7; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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-7 | 3 |
| US-33 | 2 |
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 45779 at a glance
| Population | 562 |
| Density | 249 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $44,375 |
| Median home value | $117,933 |
| Home ownership | 67% |
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 45779
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 45779?
Meigs County has had 87 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 58 people and killing 11.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 45779?
Since 2015, SR-7 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 45779: 3.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 45779?
Truck crashes in Meigs County peak in September, with 18.4% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 45779?
3 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Meigs County since 2015, 3.4% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 45779 compare with Ohio?
Per 100,000 residents, Meigs County has 35.5 truck crashes a year; Ohio has 50.8.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 45779?
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.