ZIP 45617 (Bourneville, OH) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 45617: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Ross 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
13 of 567 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Ross County compares with Ohio
Ross County against Ohio and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Ross County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Ross County | Ohio | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 63.5 | 50.8 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.1 | 3.1 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.39 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 22% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.5% | 2.5% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 10.2% | 7.8% | 6.2% | 1.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.5% | 21.4% | 23.7% | 14% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 17.7% | 18.9% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 46.3% | 42.3% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 27.1% | 25.8% | 24.8% | same |
Ross County sits below Ohio on injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
ZIP 45617 at a glance: US-35 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 45617: 2 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 567 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Ross County. They injured 223 people and killed 22.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 8 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in February (12.9% of the year) and are lowest in May (5.3%).
November through March accounts for 46.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.3% in Ohio.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 am than at any other hour (8.5%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 10.2% of truck crashes, compared with 7.8% in Ohio.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 45617 is US-35, with 2 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come CR-166 Mt Tabor Rd (1), CR-550 Pleasant Valley Rd (1) and CR-608 Veterans Pkwy (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 13 crashes, 2.3% of the total, against 2.5% across Ohio.
Route planning tips for ZIP 45617 fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Ross County.
- Look at alternatives to US-35 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 10.2% of truck crashes here, more than Ohio; schedule winter checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Ross County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-35 | 2 |
| CR-166 Mt Tabor Rd | 1 |
| CR-550 Pleasant Valley Rd | 1 |
| CR-608 Veterans Pkwy | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Ross County) |
|---|---|
| US-35 | 207 |
| US-23 | 134 |
| US-50 | 39 |
| SR-159 | 30 |
| SR-104 | 15 |
| Bridge St | 10 |
| Cr 205 | 7 |
| Cr 550 | 6 |
ZIP 45617 at a glance
| Population | 0 |
| Density | 0 per sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Ross 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 | 3 | — | 2.4 |
| 2000s | 33 | +1062% | 0.9 |
| 2010s | 38 | +14% | 1.5 |
| 2020s | 47 | +25% | 2.0 |
In the 1990s about 3 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 47. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 2.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 45617
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 45617?
567 truck crashes have been reported in Ross County since 2015, with 22 deaths and 223 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 45617?
NHTSA data shows US-35 with 2 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 45617 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 45617?
February has the most truck crashes in Ross County, 12.9% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 45617?
Garbage trucks were involved in 13 reported crashes in Ross County since 2015 (2.3% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 45617 compare with Ohio?
Per 100,000 residents, Ross County has 63.5 truck crashes a year; Ohio has 50.8.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 45617?
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.