ZIP 45159 (New Vienna, OH) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 45159: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Clinton 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
11 of 445 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Clinton County compares with Ohio
Clinton County against Ohio and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Clinton County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Clinton County | Ohio | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 86.3 | 50.8 | 49.7 | 1.7× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.5 | 3.1 | 3.4 | 1.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.47 | 0.50 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.8% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 1.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 5.0% | 7.8% | 6.2% | 36% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.1% | 21.4% | 23.7% | 11% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.8% | 18.9% | 13.8% | 32% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.1% | 42.3% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 27.6% | 25.8% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Compared with Ohio, Clinton County is lower on on snow, slush or ice, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Clinton County: August the month with the most truck crashes: 11.7% of the year's total.
Overview
Clinton County has recorded 445 truck crashes since 2015, with 206 people injured and 19 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 10 days.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 11.7% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (5.8%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.1% of truck crashes, vs 42.3% for Ohio.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 am than at any other hour (9.9%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 5.0% of truck crashes, compared with 7.8% in Ohio.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 45159 since 2015: SR-73 (2) and SR-350 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 11 of the truck crashes here, or 2.5%, compared with 2.5% in Ohio.
Route planning tips for ZIP 45159 fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Clinton County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-73 | 2 |
| SR-350 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Clinton County) |
|---|---|
| Ir 71 | 198 |
| SR-73 | 58 |
| US-68 | 42 |
| US-22 | 28 |
| SR-72 | 13 |
| SR-380 | 8 |
| SR-134 | 8 |
| SR-00073 | 6 |
ZIP 45159 at a glance
| Population | 3,588 |
| Density | 25 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $82,961 |
| Median home value | $170,275 |
| Home ownership | 80% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Clinton 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 | 15 | — | 1.2 |
| 2000s | 30 | +92% | 1.6 |
| 2010s | 32 | +6% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 38 | +20% | 1.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 15 a year in the 1990s and 38 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 45159
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 45159?
Since 2015, 445 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Clinton County (206 injured, 19 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 45159?
August has the most truck crashes in Clinton County, 11.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 45159?
Since 2015, Clinton County has reported 11 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.5% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 45159 compare with Ohio?
Clinton County records 86.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 50.8 across Ohio.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 45159?
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.