New Haven, Hamilton County, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in New Haven, Hamilton County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in New Haven, Hamilton County 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 sits below Ohio on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher garbage-truck share.
What stands out in New Haven, Hamilton County: SR-128 deadliest road: 4 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of New Haven 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.
That averages about 1 truck crash a day in fully reported years.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in New Haven, Hamilton County 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.
3.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 7.8% across Ohio.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of New Haven is SR-128, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: I-275 (3), US-52 (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 New Haven, Hamilton County fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to SR-128 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) |
|---|---|
| SR-128 | 4 |
| I-275 | 3 |
| US-52 | 2 |
| Blue Rock Rd | 1 |
| CR-14 Dry Fork Rd | 1 |
| CR-161 Hutchinson Rd | 1 |
| CR-177 Buffalo Ridge Rd | 1 |
| CR-29 Reily Millville Rd | 1 |
| CR-31 River Rd | 1 |
| CR-42 Layhigh 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 |
New Haven, Hamilton County at a glance
| Land area | 1.0 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 45030) | $98,598 |
| Median home value (ZIP 45030) | $232,347 |
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 New Haven, Hamilton County
How many truck accidents are there in New Haven, Hamilton County?
5,272 truck crashes have been reported in Hamilton County since 2015, with 73 deaths and 2,350 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in New Haven, Hamilton County?
NHTSA data shows SR-128 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of New Haven since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in New Haven, Hamilton County?
October has the most truck crashes in Hamilton County, 10.0% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in New Haven, Hamilton County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 165 reported crashes in Hamilton County since 2015 (3.1% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in New Haven, Hamilton County compared 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 New Haven, Hamilton County?
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.