St. Bernard, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in St. Bernard: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in St. Bernard 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 runs above Ohio on garbage-truck share.
What stands out in St. Bernard: 2.2× fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of St. Bernard per year, 2020–24 vs 2016–19 (6.6 vs 3.0).
Overview
Hamilton County has recorded 5,272 truck crashes since 2015, with 2,350 people injured and 73 killed.
That averages about 1 truck crash a day in fully reported years.
Only 95 truck crashes were reported in St. Bernard 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%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 39.3% of truck crashes, vs 42.3% for Ohio.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 am than at any other hour (9.2%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 3.1% of truck crashes, compared with 7.8% in Ohio.
Where crashes happen
I-75 leads within 10 miles of St. Bernard with 18 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: I-275 (6), I-71 (3) and US-50 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 165 crashes, 3.1% of the total, against 2.5% across Ohio.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in December (13% of them).
They recorded 2.0 deaths per 100 crashes, against 1.5 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for St. Bernard fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-75 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Waste haulers: December is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Hamilton County.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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-75 | 18 |
| I-275 | 6 |
| I-71 | 3 |
| US-50 | 3 |
| SR-4 | 2 |
| SR-747 | 2 |
| US-42 | 2 |
| Blue Rock Rd | 1 |
| CR-161 Hutchinson Rd | 1 |
| CR-205 Rapid Run Pike | 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 |
St. Bernard at a glance
| Population | 3,976 |
| Land area | 1.5 sq mi |
| Density | 2,590 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 45217) | $62,200 |
| Median home value (ZIP 45217) | $172,021 |
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 St. Bernard
How common are truck crashes in St. Bernard?
5,272 truck crashes have been reported in Hamilton County since 2015, with 73 deaths and 2,350 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in St. Bernard?
Since 2015, I-75 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of St. Bernard: 18.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in St. Bernard?
October has the most truck crashes in Hamilton County, 10.0% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in St. Bernard?
Since 2015, Hamilton County has reported 165 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.1% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in St. Bernard compared 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 St. Bernard?
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.