ZIP 45246 (Cincinnati, OH) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 45246: 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.
The headline for ZIP 45246: I-75 10 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 45246.
Overview
Police reported 5,272 crashes involving commercial trucks in Hamilton County since 2015: 2,350 people were injured and 73 were killed.
That averages about 1 truck crash a day in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 10.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 7.2%.
November through March accounts for 39.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.3% in 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 45246 with 10 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come I-275 (4), SR-4 (4) and I-71 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
165 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.1% share (Ohio: 2.5%).
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in December (13%).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 2.0, vs 1.5 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 45246 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Hamilton County.
- 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.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
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 | 10 |
| I-275 | 4 |
| SR-4 | 4 |
| I-71 | 3 |
| SR-128 | 3 |
| US-42 | 3 |
| SR-747 | 2 |
| Blue Rock Rd | 1 |
| CR-11 Butler Warren Rd | 1 |
| CR-2821 Seward Rd | 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 45246 at a glance
| Population | 13,527 |
| Density | 554 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $65,370 |
| Median home value | $205,232 |
| Home ownership | 57% |
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 45246
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 45246?
Hamilton County has had 5,272 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 2,350 people and killing 73.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 45246?
Since 2015, I-75 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 45246: 10.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 45246?
October has the most truck crashes in Hamilton County, 10.0% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 45246?
Garbage trucks were involved in 165 reported crashes in Hamilton County since 2015 (3.1% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 45246 compare with Ohio for truck crashes?
Hamilton County records 53.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 50.8 across Ohio.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 45246?
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.