ZIP 45169 (Sabina, OH) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 45169: 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. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
The headline for ZIP 45169: I-71 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 45169: 6 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 445 crashes involving commercial trucks in Clinton County since 2015: 206 people were injured and 19 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 10 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 11.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 5.8%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.1% of truck crashes, against 42.3% across Ohio.
By time of day, 12–1 am stands out with 9.9% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 5.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Ohio: 7.8%).
Where crashes happen
I-71 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 45169 with 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by CR-5 Sabina Rd (1), SR-73 (1) and US-22 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
11 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.5% share (Ohio: 2.5%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 45169 fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Clinton County.
- Look at alternatives to I-71 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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) |
|---|---|
| I-71 | 6 |
| CR-5 Sabina Rd | 1 |
| SR-73 | 1 |
| US-22 | 1 |
| US-35 | 1 |
| US-62 | 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 45169 at a glance
| Population | 4,050 |
| Density | 17 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $52,405 |
| Median home value | $133,981 |
| Home ownership | 68% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 15 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 38. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 45169
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 45169?
445 truck crashes have been reported in Clinton County since 2015, with 19 deaths and 206 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 45169?
NHTSA data shows I-71 with 6 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 45169 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 45169?
The worst month is August: 11.7% of truck crashes in Clinton County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 45169?
11 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Clinton County since 2015, 2.5% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 45169 compare with Ohio?
Per 100,000 residents, Clinton County has 86.3 truck crashes a year; Ohio has 50.8.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 45169?
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.