ZIP 45245 (Cincinnati, OH) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 45245: 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 |
Compared with Ohio, Clermont County is lower on 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).
Clermont County at a glance: 1 in 18 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 5.5%, vs 2.5% in Ohio.
Overview
Clermont County has recorded 672 truck crashes since 2015, with 318 people injured and 16 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 6 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 10.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is January at 5.4%.
November through March accounts for 40.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.3% in Ohio.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (8.6%).
Road surface: 2.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Ohio: 7.8%).
Where crashes happen
I-275 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 45245 with 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come US-27 (3), SR-32 (2) and CR-67 Red Bank Express Wa (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
35 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 5.2% share (Ohio: 2.5%).
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in February (14%).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 2.9 deaths compared with 2.6 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 45245 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Clermont County.
- Look at alternatives to I-275 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in February; review collection routes for that month.
- 28.1% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Ohio; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Clermont County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-275 | 5 |
| US-27 | 3 |
| SR-32 | 2 |
| CR-67 Red Bank Express Wa | 1 |
| I-471 | 1 |
| SR-125 | 1 |
| SR-276 | 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 45245 at a glance
| Population | 20,045 |
| Density | 489 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $80,147 |
| Median home value | $285,469 |
| Home ownership | 63% |
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. NHTSA counts 1.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 45245
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 45245?
Clermont County has had 672 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 318 people and killing 16.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 45245?
I-275 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 45245 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 45245?
October has the most truck crashes in Clermont County, 10.1% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 45245?
Since 2015, Clermont County has reported 35 garbage-truck crashes, or 5.2% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 45245 compared with Ohio?
The yearly rate is 26.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Clermont County, vs 50.8 for Ohio.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 45245?
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.