ZIP 45311 (Camden, OH) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 45311: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Preble 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
8 of 622 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Preble County compares with Ohio
Preble County against Ohio and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Preble County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Preble County | Ohio | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 131.5 | 50.8 | 49.7 | 2.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.4 | 3.1 | 3.4 | 2.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.47 | 0.50 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.2% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 53% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 9.0% | 7.8% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.0% | 21.4% | 23.7% | 16% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 17.0% | 18.9% | 13.8% | 10% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.8% | 42.3% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 31.2% | 25.8% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Preble County has lower values than Ohio for garbage-truck share, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Preble County: 6.4 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 3.1 in Ohio.
Overview
Preble County has recorded 622 truck crashes since 2015, with 301 people injured and 38 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 7 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in December (10.9% of the year) and are lowest in April (5.9%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 44.8% of truck crashes, against 42.3% across Ohio.
By time of day, 12–1 am stands out with 12.1% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 9.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Ohio: 7.8%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 45311 is US-127, with 5 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 8 of the truck crashes here, or 1.3%, compared with 2.5% in Ohio.
Route planning tips for ZIP 45311 fleets
- Plan December schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Preble County.
- Where you can, review stops along US-127; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- With 9.0% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Ohio), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 Preble County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-127 | 5 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Preble County) |
|---|---|
| Ir 70 | 336 |
| US-127 | 93 |
| US-35 | 27 |
| US-40 | 20 |
| SR-122 | 18 |
| SR-503 | 13 |
| SR-725 | 12 |
| SR-177 | 10 |
ZIP 45311 at a glance
| Population | 5,701 |
| Density | 26 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $68,555 |
| Median home value | $188,012 |
| Home ownership | 77% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Preble 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 | 1 | — | 1.6 |
| 2000s | 27 | +2180% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 47 | +78% | 1.1 |
| 2020s | 50 | +7% | 2.0 |
In the 1990s about 1 truck crash a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 50. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.5 a year in 2016–19 and 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 45311
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 45311?
Since 2015, 622 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Preble County (301 injured, 38 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 45311?
NHTSA data shows US-127 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 45311 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 45311?
December has the most truck crashes in Preble County, 10.9% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 45311?
Since 2015, Preble County has reported 8 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.3% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 45311 compare with Ohio for truck crashes?
Preble County records 131.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 50.8 across Ohio.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 45311?
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.