ZIP 45040 (Mason, OH) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 45040: 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 |
Warren County has lower values than Ohio for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It runs above Ohio on after dark.
ZIP 45040 at a glance: I-75 deadliest road: 9 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 45040 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 1,398 crashes involving commercial trucks in Warren County since 2015: 644 people were injured and 31 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 3 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in June (9.3% of the year) and are lowest in February (7.4%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.5% of truck crashes, against 42.3% across Ohio.
By time of day, 12–1 am stands out with 8.3% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 5.7% 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 (9). It is followed by 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.
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 45040 fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Warren County.
- 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.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
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 | 9 |
| I-71 | 3 |
| SR-63 | 3 |
| CR-20 Greentree Rd | 2 |
| SR-747 | 2 |
| US-42 | 2 |
| CR-11 Butler Warren Rd | 1 |
| CR-150 Grandin Rd | 1 |
| CR-2821 Seward Rd | 1 |
| CR-2821 Union Centre Bl | 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 45040 at a glance
| Population | 59,518 |
| Density | 808 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $133,240 |
| Median home value | $439,600 |
| Home ownership | 78% |
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 crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.5 a year in 2016–19 and 3.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 45040
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 45040?
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 ZIP 45040?
Since 2015, I-75 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 45040: 9.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 45040?
Truck crashes in Warren County peak in June, with 9.3% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 45040?
32 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Warren County since 2015, 2.3% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 45040 compare with Ohio for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Warren County has 45.2 truck crashes a year; Ohio has 50.8.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 45040?
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.