ZIP 45140 (Loveland, OH) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 45140: 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 sits below Ohio on 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).
The headline for Clermont County: 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.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 6 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (10.1% of the year) and are lowest in January (5.4%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.2% of truck crashes, vs 42.3% for Ohio.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (8.6%).
Road surface: 2.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Ohio: 7.8%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 45140 happened on I-275 (2), US-42 (2), CR-150 Grandin Rd (1), CR-38 Mason Morrow Millgrve Rd (1) and I-71 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
35 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 5.2% share (Ohio: 2.5%).
Their busiest month is February, with 14% of garbage-truck crashes.
They recorded 2.9 deaths per 100 crashes, against 2.6 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 45140 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Clermont County.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in February; review collection routes for that month.
- Morning starts matter: 28.1% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Ohio.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Clermont County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-275 | 2 |
| US-42 | 2 |
| CR-150 Grandin Rd | 1 |
| CR-38 Mason Morrow Millgrve Rd | 1 |
| I-71 | 1 |
| I-75 | 1 |
| SR-28 | 1 |
| SR-48 | 1 |
| TR-3064 Cox Lane | 1 |
| US-22 | 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 45140 at a glance
| Population | 57,211 |
| Density | 501 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $114,827 |
| Median home value | $359,278 |
| Home ownership | 80% |
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 45140
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 45140?
Since 2015, 672 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Clermont County (318 injured, 16 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 45140?
The worst month is October: 10.1% of truck crashes in Clermont County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 45140?
Garbage trucks were involved in 35 reported crashes in Clermont County since 2015 (5.2% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 45140 compare with Ohio for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Clermont County has 26.4 truck crashes a year; Ohio has 50.8.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 45140?
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.