ZIP 45211 (Cincinnati, OH) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 45211: 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 runs above Ohio on garbage-truck share.
ZIP 45211 at a glance: I-75 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 45211: 16 since 2015.
Overview
Hamilton County has recorded 5,272 truck crashes since 2015, with 2,350 people injured and 73 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 1 truck crash every day.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 10.0% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (7.2%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 39.3% of truck crashes, vs 42.3% for Ohio.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 am than at any other hour (9.2%).
3.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 7.8% across Ohio.
Where crashes happen
I-75 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 45211 with 16 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by I-275 (6), US-50 (4) and I-71 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 165 of the truck crashes here, or 3.1%, compared with 2.5% in Ohio.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in December (13%).
They recorded 2.0 deaths per 100 crashes, against 1.5 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 45211 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Hamilton County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-75; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at December schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- 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 Hamilton County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-75 | 16 |
| I-275 | 6 |
| US-50 | 4 |
| I-71 | 3 |
| SR-128 | 2 |
| SR-4 | 2 |
| Blue Rock Rd | 1 |
| CR-161 Hutchinson Rd | 1 |
| CR-177 Buffalo Ridge Rd | 1 |
| CR-205 Rapid Run Pike | 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 45211 at a glance
| Population | 38,049 |
| Density | 1,630 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $53,868 |
| Median home value | $167,039 |
| Home ownership | 52% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 47 a year in the 1990s and 395 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 3.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 6.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 45211
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 45211?
Since 2015, 5,272 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Hamilton County (2,350 injured, 73 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 45211?
Since 2015, I-75 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 45211: 16.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 45211?
Truck crashes in Hamilton County peak in October, with 10.0% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 45211?
Garbage trucks were involved in 165 reported crashes in Hamilton County since 2015 (3.1% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 45211 compare with Ohio?
The yearly rate is 53.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Hamilton County, vs 50.8 for Ohio.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 45211?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.