Cleves, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Cleves: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Cleves and Hamilton County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Hamilton County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
2.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 1.5 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Hamilton County compares with Ohio
Hamilton County against Ohio and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Hamilton County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Hamilton County | Ohio | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 53.1 | 50.8 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.5 | 3.1 | 3.4 | 52% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.45 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 10% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.1% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 1.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.1% | 7.8% | 6.2% | 61% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.6% | 21.4% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 19.5% | 18.9% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.3% | 42.3% | 41.9% | 7% below the state |
| After dark | 25.1% | 25.8% | 24.8% | same |
Hamilton County has lower values than Ohio for deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share.
The headline for Cleves: I-275 6 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Cleves.
Overview
Hamilton County has recorded 5,272 truck crashes since 2015, with 2,350 people injured and 73 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 1 truck crash a day.
Only 6 truck crashes were reported in Cleves since 2015; patterns below come from Hamilton County as a whole.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (10.0% of the year) and are lowest in March (7.2%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 39.3% of truck crashes, against 42.3% across Ohio.
The busiest hour is 12–1 am, with 9.2% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 3.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Ohio: 7.8%).
Where crashes happen
I-275 leads within 10 miles of Cleves with 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: SR-128 (2), US-50 (2) and Blue Rock Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
165 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.1% share (Ohio: 2.5%).
Their busiest month is December, with 13% of garbage-truck crashes.
They recorded 2.0 deaths per 100 crashes, against 1.5 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Cleves fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-275; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in December; review collection routes for that month.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Hamilton County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-275 | 6 |
| SR-128 | 2 |
| US-50 | 2 |
| Blue Rock Rd | 1 |
| CR-14 Dry Fork Rd | 1 |
| CR-161 Hutchinson Rd | 1 |
| CR-177 Buffalo Ridge Rd | 1 |
| CR-205 Rapid Run Pike | 1 |
| CR-HARRISON Brookville Rd | 1 |
| CR-LITTON Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Hamilton County) |
|---|---|
| Ir 75 | 1,386 |
| Ir 71 | 566 |
| Ir 275 | 488 |
| Ir 74 | 190 |
| River Rd | 78 |
| Reading Rd | 68 |
| Colerain Av | 50 |
| I75 Hw | 48 |
Cleves at a glance
| Population | 3,387 |
| Land area | 1.5 sq mi |
| Density | 2,191 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 45033) | $42,500 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Hamilton 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 | 47 | — | 5.7 |
| 2000s | 269 | +472% | 5.4 |
| 2010s | 431 | +60% | 3.3 |
| 2020s | 395 | -8% | 6.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 47 a year in the 1990s and 395 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 3.0 a year in 2016–19, 6.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Cleves
How many truck accidents are there in Cleves?
Hamilton County has had 5,272 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 2,350 people and killing 73.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Cleves?
I-275 had 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Cleves since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Cleves?
The worst month is October: 10.0% of truck crashes in Hamilton County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Cleves?
165 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Hamilton County since 2015, 3.1% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Cleves compare with Ohio?
Hamilton County records 53.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 50.8 across Ohio.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Cleves?
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.