ZIP 45160 (Owensville, OH) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 45160: 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. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Clermont County: 1 in 18 crashes involve a garbage truck (35 since 2015), vs 2.5% across Ohio.
Overview
Police reported 672 crashes involving commercial trucks in Clermont County since 2015: 318 people were injured and 16 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 6 days.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 10.1% of the yearly total, while January has the fewest (5.4%).
November through March accounts for 40.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.3% in Ohio.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 8.6% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.2% 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 45160 since 2015: I-275 (3), SR-32 (3), SR-125 (1), SR-133 (1) and SR-276 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
35 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 5.2% share (Ohio: 2.5%).
Garbage-truck crashes peak in February (14% of them).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 2.9 deaths compared with 2.6 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 45160 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Clermont County.
- Waste haulers: February is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Clermont County.
- Morning starts matter: 28.1% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Ohio.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 | 3 |
| SR-125 | 1 |
| SR-133 | 1 |
| SR-276 | 1 |
| SR-28 | 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 45160 at a glance
| Population | 507 |
| Density | 633 per sq mi |
| Median home value | $156,724 |
| Home ownership | 24% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 75 to 50. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.0 a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 45160
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 45160?
Since 2015, 672 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Clermont County (318 injured, 16 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 45160?
October has the most truck crashes in Clermont County, 10.1% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 45160?
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 45160 compare with Ohio?
Per 100,000 residents, Clermont County has 26.4 truck crashes a year; Ohio has 50.8.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 45160?
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.