Milford, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Milford: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Milford 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 stands out for higher garbage-truck share.
Milford at a glance: I-275 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Milford: 4 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 5,272 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Hamilton County. They injured 2,350 people and killed 73.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 1 truck crash every day.
Only 1 truck crash was reported in Milford since 2015; patterns below come from Hamilton County as a whole.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 10.0% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (7.2%).
November through March accounts for 39.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.3% in Ohio.
By time of day, 12–1 am stands out 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
Within this area, I-275 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). It is followed by I-71 (3), CR-67 Red Bank Express Wa (1) and Production Dr (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 165 crashes, 3.1% of the total, against 2.5% across Ohio.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in December (13%).
They recorded 2.0 deaths per 100 crashes, against 1.5 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Milford fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Hamilton County.
- Look at alternatives to I-275 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at December schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- 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 | 4 |
| I-71 | 3 |
| CR-67 Red Bank Express Wa | 1 |
| Production Dr | 1 |
| SR-125 | 1 |
| SR-276 | 1 |
| SR-28 | 1 |
| SR-32 | 1 |
| US-50 | 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 |
Milford at a glance
| Population | 6,433 |
| Land area | 3.7 sq mi |
| Density | 1,733 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 45174) | $193,750 |
| Median home value (ZIP 45174) | $598,230 |
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. 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 Milford
How common are truck crashes in Milford?
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 Milford?
Since 2015, I-275 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Milford: 4.
When do most truck crashes happen in Milford?
October has the most truck crashes in Hamilton County, 10.0% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Milford?
Since 2015, Hamilton County has reported 165 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.1% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Milford compare with Ohio?
Per 100,000 residents, Hamilton County has 53.1 truck crashes a year; Ohio has 50.8.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Milford?
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.