Day Heights, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Day Heights: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Day Heights and Clermont County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Clermont County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
2.9 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.6 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Clermont County compares with Ohio
Clermont County against Ohio and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Clermont County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Clermont County | Ohio | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 26.4 | 50.8 | 49.7 | 48% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.6 | 3.1 | 3.4 | 16% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.49 | 0.50 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 5.5% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 2.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.2% | 7.8% | 6.2% | 71% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.1% | 21.4% | 23.7% | 1.3× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.9% | 18.9% | 13.8% | 21% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.2% | 42.3% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 15.6% | 25.8% | 24.8% | 39% below the state |
Clermont County sits below Ohio on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
Clermont County at a glance: 1 in 18 garbage-truck share of crashes is 5.5%, against 2.5% for Ohio.
Overview
Police reported 672 crashes involving commercial trucks in Clermont County since 2015: 318 people were injured and 16 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 6 days in fully reported years.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Day Heights since 2015, this page uses Clermont County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (10.1% of the year) and are lowest in January (5.4%).
November through March accounts for 40.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.3% in Ohio.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 8.6% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 2.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Ohio: 7.8%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-275 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). Next come SR-32 (2), CR-67 Red Bank Express Wa (1) and I-71 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 35 of the truck crashes here, or 5.2%, compared with 2.5% in Ohio.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in February (14%).
They recorded 2.9 deaths per 100 crashes, against 2.6 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Day Heights fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-275, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at February schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- Morning starts matter: 28.1% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Ohio.
- 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 Clermont County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-275 | 3 |
| SR-32 | 2 |
| CR-67 Red Bank Express Wa | 1 |
| I-71 | 1 |
| SR-125 | 1 |
| SR-133 | 1 |
| SR-276 | 1 |
| SR-28 | 1 |
| SR-48 | 1 |
| US-50 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Clermont County) |
|---|---|
| Ir 275 | 124 |
| SR-32 | 66 |
| US-50 | 36 |
| SR-125 | 29 |
| SR-28 | 25 |
| SR-131 | 24 |
| SR-132 | 24 |
| Sr 32 Hw | 24 |
Day Heights at a glance
| Land area | 1.2 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 45150) | $93,595 |
| Median home value (ZIP 45150) | $287,957 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Clermont 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 | 75 | — | 1.7 |
| 2000s | 56 | -25% | 2.4 |
| 2010s | 60 | +6% | 1.3 |
| 2020s | 50 | -16% | 1.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 75 a year in the 1990s and 50 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.0 a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Day Heights
How common are truck crashes in Day Heights?
672 truck crashes have been reported in Clermont County since 2015, with 16 deaths and 318 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Day Heights?
I-275 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Day Heights since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Day Heights?
October has the most truck crashes in Clermont County, 10.1% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Day Heights?
Since 2015, Clermont County has reported 35 garbage-truck crashes, or 5.2% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Day Heights compared with Ohio?
Clermont County records 26.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 50.8 across Ohio.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Day Heights?
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.