ZIP 45174 (Terrace Park, OH) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 45174: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Hamilton 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
2.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 1.5 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Hamilton County compares with Ohio
Hamilton County against Ohio and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Hamilton County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Hamilton County | Ohio | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 53.1 | 50.8 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.5 | 3.1 | 3.4 | 52% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.45 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 10% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.1% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 1.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.1% | 7.8% | 6.2% | 61% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.6% | 21.4% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 19.5% | 18.9% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.3% | 42.3% | 41.9% | 7% below the state |
| After dark | 25.1% | 25.8% | 24.8% | same |
Hamilton County has lower values than Ohio for deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher garbage-truck share.
The headline for ZIP 45174: 1.9× change in fatal truck crashes a year within 10 miles of ZIP 45174 (1.8 → 3.4).
Overview
Since 2015, 5,272 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Hamilton County. They injured 2,350 people and killed 73.
That averages about 1 truck crash a day in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 10.0% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (7.2%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 39.3% of truck crashes, against 42.3% across Ohio.
The busiest hour is 12–1 am, with 9.2% of truck crashes.
3.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 7.8% across Ohio.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 45174 is I-75, with 6 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by I-275 (5), I-71 (3) and SR-4 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
165 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.1% share (Ohio: 2.5%).
Garbage-truck crashes peak in December (13% of them).
They recorded 2.0 deaths per 100 crashes, against 1.5 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 45174 fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-75 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at December schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Hamilton County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-75 | 6 |
| I-275 | 5 |
| I-71 | 3 |
| SR-4 | 2 |
| US-42 | 2 |
| US-50 | 2 |
| CR-67 Red Bank Express Wa | 1 |
| Mu-08646 Glendale-Milford Rd | 1 |
| Production Dr | 1 |
| SR-125 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Hamilton County) |
|---|---|
| Ir 75 | 1,386 |
| Ir 71 | 566 |
| Ir 275 | 488 |
| Ir 74 | 190 |
| River Rd | 78 |
| Reading Rd | 68 |
| Colerain Av | 50 |
| I75 Hw | 48 |
ZIP 45174 at a glance
| Population | 2,321 |
| Density | 725 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $193,750 |
| Median home value | $598,230 |
| Home ownership | 97% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Hamilton 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 | 47 | — | 5.7 |
| 2000s | 269 | +472% | 5.4 |
| 2010s | 431 | +60% | 3.3 |
| 2020s | 395 | -8% | 6.4 |
In the 1990s about 47 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 395. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 3.0 a year in 2016–19 and 6.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 45174
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 45174?
Hamilton County has had 5,272 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 2,350 people and killing 73.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 45174?
I-75 had 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 45174 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 45174?
October has the most truck crashes in Hamilton County, 10.0% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 45174?
165 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Hamilton County since 2015, 3.1% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 45174 compare with Ohio?
Per 100,000 residents, Hamilton County has 53.1 truck crashes a year; Ohio has 50.8.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 45174?
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.