ZIP 45102 (Amelia, OH) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 45102: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Clermont 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
2.9 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.6 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Clermont County compares with Ohio
Clermont County against Ohio and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Clermont County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Clermont County | Ohio | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 26.4 | 50.8 | 49.7 | 48% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.6 | 3.1 | 3.4 | 16% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.49 | 0.50 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 5.5% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 2.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.2% | 7.8% | 6.2% | 71% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.1% | 21.4% | 23.7% | 1.3× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.9% | 18.9% | 13.8% | 21% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.2% | 42.3% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 15.6% | 25.8% | 24.8% | 39% below the state |
Clermont County has lower values than Ohio for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
Clermont County at a glance: 1 in 18 crashes involve a garbage truck (35 since 2015), vs 2.5% across Ohio.
Overview
Clermont County has recorded 672 truck crashes since 2015, with 318 people injured and 16 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 6 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 10.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is January at 5.4%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.2% of truck crashes, against 42.3% across Ohio.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (8.6%).
2.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 7.8% across Ohio.
Where crashes happen
I-275 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 45102 with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-32 (2), SR-125 (1) and SR-276 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 35 of the truck crashes here, or 5.2%, compared with 2.5% in Ohio.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in February (14% of them).
They recorded 2.9 deaths per 100 crashes, against 2.6 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 45102 fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-275 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Waste haulers: February is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Clermont County.
- 28.1% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Ohio; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Clermont County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-275 | 3 |
| SR-32 | 2 |
| SR-125 | 1 |
| SR-276 | 1 |
| US-50 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Clermont County) |
|---|---|
| Ir 275 | 124 |
| SR-32 | 66 |
| US-50 | 36 |
| SR-125 | 29 |
| SR-28 | 25 |
| SR-131 | 24 |
| SR-132 | 24 |
| Sr 32 Hw | 24 |
ZIP 45102 at a glance
| Population | 25,448 |
| Density | 444 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $76,763 |
| Median home value | $232,121 |
| Home ownership | 72% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Clermont 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 | 75 | — | 1.7 |
| 2000s | 56 | -25% | 2.4 |
| 2010s | 60 | +6% | 1.3 |
| 2020s | 50 | -16% | 1.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 75 a year in the 1990s and 50 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 45102
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 45102?
Clermont County has had 672 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 318 people and killing 16.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 45102?
I-275 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 45102 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 45102?
October has the most truck crashes in Clermont County, 10.1% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 45102?
35 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Clermont County since 2015, 5.2% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 45102 compare with Ohio?
The yearly rate is 26.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Clermont County, vs 50.8 for Ohio.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 45102?
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.