ZIP 45783 (Tuppers Plains, OH) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 45783: 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 sits below Ohio 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 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Ohio: 3.1).
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
September has the most truck crashes, 18.4% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (3.4%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 30.9% of truck crashes, vs 42.3% for Ohio.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 11.5% of truck crashes.
1.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 7.8% across Ohio.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 45783 since 2015: SR-7 (2), SR-248 (1) and US-50 (1). No single road stands out.
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 45783 fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Meigs County.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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) |
|---|---|
| SR-7 | 2 |
| SR-248 | 1 |
| US-50 | 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 45783 at a glance
| Population | 238 |
| Density | 169 per sq mi |
| Home ownership | 56% |
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 45783
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 45783?
Meigs County has had 87 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 58 people and killing 11.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 45783?
The worst month is September: 18.4% of truck crashes in Meigs County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 45783?
Since 2015, Meigs County has reported 3 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.4% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 45783 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 45783?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.