South Lebanon, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in South Lebanon: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in South Lebanon and Warren County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Warren County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.4 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Warren County compares with Ohio
Warren County against Ohio and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Warren County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Warren County | Ohio | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 45.2 | 50.8 | 49.7 | 11% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.4 | 3.1 | 3.4 | 23% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.45 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 10% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.4% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 7% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 5.7% | 7.8% | 6.2% | 26% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.9% | 21.4% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 18.6% | 18.9% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.5% | 42.3% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 28.8% | 25.8% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Compared with Ohio, Warren County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It stands out for higher after dark.
The headline for South Lebanon: I-75 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of South Lebanon: 6 since 2015.
Overview
Warren County has recorded 1,398 truck crashes since 2015, with 644 people injured and 31 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 3 days.
South Lebanon had 13 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Warren County numbers.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 9.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 7.4%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.5% of truck crashes, vs 42.3% for Ohio.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 am than at any other hour (8.3%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 5.7% of truck crashes, compared with 7.8% in Ohio.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-75 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (6). After it: I-71 (3), SR-63 (3) and CR-20 Greentree Rd (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 32 of the truck crashes here, or 2.3%, compared with 2.5% in Ohio.
Their busiest month is October, with 19% of garbage-truck crashes.
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 0.0 deaths compared with 2.4 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for South Lebanon fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-75 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in October; review collection routes for that month.
- 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 Warren County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-75 | 6 |
| I-71 | 3 |
| SR-63 | 3 |
| CR-20 Greentree Rd | 2 |
| US-22 | 2 |
| CR-11 Butler Warren Rd | 1 |
| CR-150 Grandin Rd | 1 |
| CR-38 Mason Morrow Millgrve Rd | 1 |
| SR-48 | 1 |
| TR-128 Bunnell Hill Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Warren County) |
|---|---|
| Ir 71 | 405 |
| Ir 75 | 382 |
| SR-48 | 46 |
| SR-123 | 46 |
| SR-63 | 39 |
| SR-73 | 32 |
| Main St | 29 |
| US-42 | 27 |
South Lebanon at a glance
| Population | 6,923 |
| Land area | 3.4 sq mi |
| Density | 2,012 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 45065) | $104,795 |
| Median home value (ZIP 45065) | $311,817 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Warren 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 | 8 | — | 1.9 |
| 2000s | 83 | +991% | 1.6 |
| 2010s | 114 | +38% | 1.6 |
| 2020s | 108 | -5% | 3.0 |
In the 1990s about 8 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 108. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.5 a year in 2016–19, 3.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about South Lebanon
How many truck accidents are there in South Lebanon?
Warren County has had 1,398 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 644 people and killing 31.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in South Lebanon?
Since 2015, I-75 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of South Lebanon: 6.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in South Lebanon?
Truck crashes in Warren County peak in June, with 9.3% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in South Lebanon?
Garbage trucks were involved in 32 reported crashes in Warren County since 2015 (2.3% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in South Lebanon compared with Ohio?
Warren County records 45.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 50.8 across Ohio.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in South Lebanon?
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.