Wyoming, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Wyoming: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Wyoming 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. It runs above Ohio on garbage-truck share.
Wyoming at a glance: 2.6× yearly fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Wyoming: 2.5 in 2016–19, 6.4 in 2020–24.
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.
Wyoming had 5 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Hamilton County numbers.
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.
Road surface: 3.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Ohio: 7.8%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-75 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (14). It is followed by I-275 (4), I-71 (4) and SR-4 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 165 of the truck crashes here, or 3.1%, compared with 2.5% in Ohio.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in December (13% of them).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 2.0 deaths compared with 1.5 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Wyoming fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Hamilton County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-75; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at December schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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-75 | 14 |
| I-275 | 4 |
| I-71 | 4 |
| SR-4 | 3 |
| SR-747 | 2 |
| US-42 | 2 |
| US-50 | 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 |
Wyoming at a glance
| Population | 8,781 |
| Land area | 2.9 sq mi |
| Density | 3,045 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 45215) | $69,372 |
| Median home value (ZIP 45215) | $218,953 |
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 crashes involving a large truck averaged 3.0 a year in 2016–19 and 6.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Wyoming
How common are truck crashes in Wyoming?
Since 2015, 5,272 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Hamilton County (2,350 injured, 73 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Wyoming?
Since 2015, I-75 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Wyoming: 14.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Wyoming?
Truck crashes in Hamilton County peak in October, with 10.0% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Wyoming?
165 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Hamilton County since 2015, 3.1% of all truck crashes.
How does Wyoming compare with Ohio for truck crashes?
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 Wyoming?
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.