ZIP 45230 (Cincinnati, OH) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 45230: 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 sits below Ohio on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share.
ZIP 45230 at a glance: 2.1× yearly fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 45230: 3.0 in 2016–19, 6.2 in 2020–24.
Overview
Since 2015, 5,272 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Hamilton County. They injured 2,350 people and killed 73.
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.
The busiest hour is 12–1 am, with 9.2% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 3.1% of truck crashes, compared with 7.8% in Ohio.
Where crashes happen
I-75 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 45230 with 11 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by I-275 (8), SR-9 (5) and US-27 (4).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 165 of the truck crashes here, or 3.1%, compared with 2.5% in Ohio.
Their busiest month is December, with 13% of garbage-truck crashes.
They recorded 2.0 deaths per 100 crashes, against 1.5 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 45230 fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-75 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Waste haulers: December is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Hamilton County.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Hamilton County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-75 | 11 |
| I-275 | 8 |
| SR-9 | 5 |
| US-27 | 4 |
| US-50 | 4 |
| I-71 | 3 |
| SR-4 | 2 |
| CR-604 Spring Grove Ave | 1 |
| CR-639 Central Pkwy | 1 |
| CR-67 Red Bank Express Wa | 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 45230 at a glance
| Population | 27,501 |
| Density | 773 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $89,516 |
| Median home value | $262,339 |
| Home ownership | 75% |
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 45230
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 45230?
5,272 truck crashes have been reported in Hamilton County since 2015, with 73 deaths and 2,350 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 45230?
NHTSA data shows I-75 with 11 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 45230 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 45230?
The worst month is October: 10.0% of truck crashes in Hamilton County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 45230?
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 45230 compare with Ohio?
The yearly rate is 53.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Hamilton County, vs 50.8 for Ohio.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 45230?
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.