Forestville, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Forestville: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Forestville 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 |
Compared with Ohio, Hamilton County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Ohio on garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Forestville: 1.8× change in fatal truck crashes a year within 10 miles of Forestville (2.0 → 3.6).
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 0 truck crashes were reported in Forestville since 2015; patterns below come from Hamilton County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 10.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 7.2%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 39.3% of truck crashes, vs 42.3% for Ohio.
The busiest hour is 12–1 am, with 9.2% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 3.1% of truck crashes, compared with 7.8% in Ohio.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Forestville is I-275, with 6 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by SR-9 (5), US-27 (4) and I-71 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 165 crashes, 3.1% of the total, against 2.5% across Ohio.
Their busiest month is December, with 13% of garbage-truck crashes.
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 2.0 deaths compared with 1.5 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Forestville 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
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 Hamilton County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-275 | 6 |
| SR-9 | 5 |
| US-27 | 4 |
| I-71 | 3 |
| US-50 | 3 |
| I-75 | 2 |
| CR-67 Red Bank Express Wa | 1 |
| E 32nd St | 1 |
| I-471 | 1 |
| SR-125 | 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 |
Forestville at a glance
| Land area | 3.7 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 45255) | $92,035 |
| Median home value (ZIP 45255) | $303,469 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 47 to 395. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 3.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 6.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Forestville
How many truck crashes happen in Forestville?
Since 2015, 5,272 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Hamilton County (2,350 injured, 73 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Forestville?
NHTSA data shows I-275 with 6 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Forestville since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Forestville?
The worst month is October: 10.0% of truck crashes in Hamilton County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Forestville?
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 Forestville compare with Ohio?
The yearly rate is 53.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Hamilton County, vs 50.8 for Ohio.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Forestville?
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.