ZIP 45247 (Cincinnati, OH) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 45247: 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. It stands out for higher garbage-truck share.
What stands out in ZIP 45247: I-275 deadliest road: 5 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 45247 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 5,272 crashes involving commercial trucks in Hamilton County since 2015: 2,350 people were injured and 73 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 1 truck crash every day.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 10.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 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.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 3.1% of truck crashes, compared with 7.8% in Ohio.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 45247 is I-275, with 5 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by I-75 (4), SR-128 (4) and US-50 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 165 crashes, 3.1% of the total, against 2.5% across Ohio.
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 45247 fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-275; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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
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-275 | 5 |
| I-75 | 4 |
| SR-128 | 4 |
| US-50 | 3 |
| Blue Rock Rd | 1 |
| CR-14 Dry Fork Rd | 1 |
| CR-161 Hutchinson Rd | 1 |
| CR-177 Buffalo Ridge Rd | 1 |
| CR-205 Rapid Run Pike | 1 |
| CR-31 River 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 45247 at a glance
| Population | 23,617 |
| Density | 431 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $94,603 |
| Median home value | $287,840 |
| Home ownership | 79% |
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 45247
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 45247?
5,272 truck crashes have been reported in Hamilton County since 2015, with 73 deaths and 2,350 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 45247?
NHTSA data shows I-275 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 45247 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 45247?
Truck crashes in Hamilton County peak in October, with 10.0% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 45247?
Since 2015, Hamilton County has reported 165 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.1% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 45247 compared with Ohio?
Per 100,000 residents, Hamilton County has 53.1 truck crashes a year; Ohio has 50.8.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 45247?
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.