ZIP 45002 (Cleves, OH) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 45002: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Hamilton County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
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 stands out for higher garbage-truck share.
ZIP 45002 at a glance: I-275 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 45002: 6 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 5,272 crashes involving commercial trucks in Hamilton County since 2015: 2,350 people were injured and 73 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 1 truck crash a day.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 10.0% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (7.2%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 39.3% of truck crashes, against 42.3% across Ohio.
The busiest hour is 12–1 am, 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
Within this area, I-275 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (6). After it: SR-1 (2), SR-128 (2) and US-50 (2).
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).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 2.0, vs 1.5 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 45002 fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-275; 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.
- 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) |
|---|---|
| I-275 | 6 |
| SR-1 | 2 |
| SR-128 | 2 |
| US-50 | 2 |
| Blue Rock Rd | 1 |
| CR-14 Dry Fork Rd | 1 |
| CR-161 Hutchinson Rd | 1 |
| CR-177 Buffalo Ridge Rd | 1 |
| CR-HARRISON Brookville Rd | 1 |
| CR-LITTON 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 |
ZIP 45002 at a glance
| Population | 15,413 |
| Density | 232 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $81,229 |
| Median home value | $310,988 |
| Home ownership | 73% |
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. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 3.0 a year in 2016–19 and 6.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 45002
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 45002?
5,272 truck crashes have been reported in Hamilton County since 2015, with 73 deaths and 2,350 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 45002?
I-275 had 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 45002 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 45002?
The worst month is October: 10.0% of truck crashes in Hamilton County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 45002?
165 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Hamilton County since 2015, 3.1% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 45002 compare with Ohio for truck crashes?
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 ZIP 45002?
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.