ZIP 45624 (Cynthiana, OH) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 45624: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Pike 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 198 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Pike County compares with Ohio
Pike County against Ohio and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Pike County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Pike County | Ohio | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 63.8 | 50.8 | 49.7 | 1.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.3 | 3.1 | 3.4 | 1.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.65 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.2% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 1.7× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.6% | 7.8% | 6.2% | 80% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.8% | 21.4% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.1% | 18.9% | 13.8% | 36% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 35.8% | 42.3% | 41.9% | 15% below the state |
| After dark | 22.1% | 25.8% | 24.8% | 14% below the state |
Pike County has lower values than Ohio for on snow, slush or ice, in rain, sleet or snow and winter months (nov–mar). It runs above Ohio on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Pike County: 1 in 24 garbage-truck share of crashes is 4.2%, against 2.5% for Ohio.
Overview
Since 2015, 198 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Pike County. They injured 126 people and killed 13.
That averages about one truck crash every 21 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 13.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 4.5%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 35.8% of truck crashes, vs 42.3% for Ohio.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 9.6% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.6% of truck crashes, compared with 7.8% in Ohio.
Where crashes happen
NHTSA lists no located fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 45624 since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
8 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 4.0% share (Ohio: 2.5%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 45624 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Pike County.
- 25.8% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Ohio; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Pike County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
No fatal crashes involving a large truck with a road name were recorded within 10 miles since 2015.
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Pike County) |
|---|---|
| SR-32 | 54 |
| US-23 | 45 |
| SR-124 | 16 |
| Emmitt Avenue Av | 12 |
| Emmitt Av | 11 |
| SR-220 | 10 |
| SR-104 | 7 |
| US-32 | 6 |
ZIP 45624 at a glance
| Population | 0 |
| Density | 0 per sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Pike 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 | 2 | — | 1.6 |
| 2000s | 13 | +419% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 17 | +35% | 1.2 |
| 2020s | 16 | -5% | 0.4 |
In the 1990s about 2 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 16. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 45624
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 45624?
198 truck crashes have been reported in Pike County since 2015, with 13 deaths and 126 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 45624?
Truck crashes in Pike County peak in October, with 13.6% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 45624?
Garbage trucks were involved in 8 reported crashes in Pike County since 2015 (4.0% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 45624 compare with Ohio for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 63.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Pike County, vs 50.8 for Ohio.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 45624?
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.