ZIP 45897 (Williamstown, OH) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 45897: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Hancock 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
19 of 933 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Hancock County compares with Ohio
Hancock County against Ohio and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Hancock County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Hancock County | Ohio | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 106.3 | 50.8 | 49.7 | 2.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.9 | 3.1 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.44 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 12% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.1% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 19% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 7.9% | 7.8% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.8% | 21.4% | 23.7% | 12% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 22.0% | 18.9% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.0% | 42.3% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 32.0% | 25.8% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Hancock County sits below Ohio on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark.
ZIP 45897 at a glance: US-68 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 45897: 3 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 933 crashes involving commercial trucks in Hancock County since 2015: 398 people were injured and 25 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 5 days.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 10.8% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (6.0%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 43.0% of truck crashes, vs 42.3% for Ohio.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 am than at any other hour (11.4%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 7.9% of truck crashes, compared with 7.8% in Ohio.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 45897 is US-68, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by I-75 (2) and SR-81 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
19 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.0% share (Ohio: 2.5%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 45897 fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use US-68, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Hancock County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-68 | 3 |
| I-75 | 2 |
| SR-81 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Hancock County) |
|---|---|
| Ir 75 | 465 |
| US-68 | 58 |
| US-30 | 43 |
| SR-15 | 40 |
| Cr 99 | 32 |
| SR-613 | 28 |
| Main St | 20 |
| SR-235 | 16 |
ZIP 45897 at a glance
| Population | 115 |
| Density | 37 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $56,528 |
| Home ownership | 100% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Hancock 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 | 38 | — | 2.6 |
| 2000s | 67 | +78% | 1.6 |
| 2010s | 85 | +27% | 1.7 |
| 2020s | 64 | -24% | 1.6 |
In the 1990s about 38 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 64. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 2.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 45897
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 45897?
Hancock County has had 933 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 398 people and killing 25.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 45897?
NHTSA data shows US-68 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 45897 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 45897?
October has the most truck crashes in Hancock County, 10.8% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 45897?
Since 2015, Hancock County has reported 19 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.0% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 45897 compared with Ohio?
Per 100,000 residents, Hancock County has 106.3 truck crashes a year; Ohio has 50.8.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 45897?
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.