ZIP 45005 (Franklin, OH) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 45005: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Warren 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
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. Where it is higher: after dark.
ZIP 45005 at a glance: 2.0× yearly fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 45005: 2.2 in 2016–19, 4.6 in 2020–24.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,398 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Warren County. They injured 644 people and killed 31.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 3 days.
When crashes happen
June has the most truck crashes, 9.3% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (7.4%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.5% of truck crashes, against 42.3% across Ohio.
The busiest hour is 12–1 am, with 8.3% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 5.7% of truck crashes, compared with 7.8% in Ohio.
Where crashes happen
I-75 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 45005 with 13 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-4 (3), SR-63 (3) and CR-20 Greentree Rd (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 32 crashes, 2.3% of the total, against 2.5% across Ohio.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in October (19%).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 0.0, vs 2.4 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 45005 fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-75; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in October; review collection routes for that month.
- 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 Warren County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-75 | 13 |
| SR-4 | 3 |
| SR-63 | 3 |
| CR-20 Greentree Rd | 2 |
| I-675 | 2 |
| SR-725 | 2 |
| CR-609 Central Ave | 1 |
| Mu-2110 Dixie Hw | 1 |
| S University Blvd | 1 |
| SR-48 | 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 |
ZIP 45005 at a glance
| Population | 32,251 |
| Density | 340 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $75,399 |
| Median home value | $219,149 |
| Home ownership | 75% |
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 ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 45005
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 45005?
Warren County has had 1,398 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 644 people and killing 31.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 45005?
Since 2015, I-75 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 45005: 13.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 45005?
The worst month is June: 9.3% of truck crashes in Warren County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 45005?
Garbage trucks were involved in 32 reported crashes in Warren County since 2015 (2.3% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 45005 compare with Ohio for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 45.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Warren County, vs 50.8 for Ohio.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 45005?
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.