Hamden, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Hamden: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Hamden and Vinton County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Vinton County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
6 of 61 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Vinton County compares with Ohio
Vinton County against Ohio and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Vinton County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Vinton County | Ohio | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 38.4 | 50.8 | 49.7 | 24% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 13.2 | 3.1 | 3.4 | 4.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.34 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 32% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 9.4% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 3.7× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.9% | 7.8% | 6.2% | 76% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 30.2% | 21.4% | 23.7% | 1.4× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 18.9% | 18.9% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 37.7% | 42.3% | 41.9% | 11% below the state |
| After dark | 17.0% | 25.8% | 24.8% | 34% below the state |
Vinton County sits below Ohio on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Ohio on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Vinton County: 1 in 11 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 9.4%, vs 2.5% in Ohio.
Overview
Police reported 61 crashes involving commercial trucks in Vinton County since 2015: 23 people were injured and 7 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 76 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Hamden since 2015, this page uses Vinton County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in May (16.4% of the year) and are lowest in February (3.3%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 37.7% of truck crashes, against 42.3% across Ohio.
The busiest hour is 9–10 am, with 11.5% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.9% of truck crashes, compared with 7.8% in Ohio.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Hamden since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-93 (2), US-35 (2), CR-25 Wolf Hill Rd (1) and SR-124 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 6 crashes, 9.8% of the total, against 2.5% across Ohio.
Route planning tips for Hamden fleets
- Plan May schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Vinton County.
- 30.2% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Ohio; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Vinton County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-93 | 2 |
| US-35 | 2 |
| CR-25 Wolf Hill Rd | 1 |
| SR-124 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Vinton County) |
|---|---|
| US-50 | 25 |
| SR-93 | 9 |
| SR-32 | 4 |
| Cr 12 | 3 |
| SR-160 | 3 |
| SR-124 | 2 |
| SR-677 | 2 |
| SR-683 | 2 |
Hamden at a glance
| Population | 717 |
| Land area | 0.5 sq mi |
| Density | 1,306 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 45634) | $51,477 |
| Median home value (ZIP 45634) | $99,895 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Vinton 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 | 1 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 8 | +1025% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 5 | -31% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 5 | -10% | 0.6 |
In the 1990s about 1 truck crash a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 5. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Hamden
How many truck crashes happen in Hamden?
61 truck crashes have been reported in Vinton County since 2015, with 7 deaths and 23 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in Hamden?
May has the most truck crashes in Vinton County, 16.4% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Hamden?
Since 2015, Vinton County has reported 6 garbage-truck crashes, or 9.8% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Hamden compared with Ohio?
The yearly rate is 38.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Vinton County, vs 50.8 for Ohio.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Hamden?
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.