ZIP 45628 (Frankfort, OH) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 45628: 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 has lower values than Ohio for injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Ohio on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
Ross County at a glance: February worst month: 12.9% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Ross County has recorded 567 truck crashes since 2015, with 223 people injured and 22 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 8 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 12.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 5.3%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 46.3% of truck crashes, against 42.3% across Ohio.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 am than at any other hour (8.5%).
Road surface: 10.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Ohio: 7.8%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 45628 since 2015: US-35 (2), CR-550 Pleasant Valley Rd (1) and CR-608 Veterans Pkwy (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 13 of the truck crashes here, or 2.3%, compared with 2.5% in Ohio.
Route planning tips for ZIP 45628 fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Ross County.
- With 10.2% 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
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-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 45628 at a glance
| Population | 5,999 |
| Density | 31 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $72,587 |
| Median home value | $181,364 |
| Home ownership | 69% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 3 a year in the 1990s and 47 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.0 a year in 2016–19, 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 45628
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 45628?
Ross County has had 567 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 223 people and killing 22.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 45628?
Truck crashes in Ross County peak in February, with 12.9% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 45628?
Since 2015, Ross County has reported 13 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.3% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 45628 compare with Ohio?
Ross County records 63.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 50.8 across Ohio.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 45628?
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.