ZIP 45816 (Benton Ridge, OH) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 45816: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Hancock 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
19 of 933 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Hancock County compares with Ohio
Hancock County against Ohio and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Hancock County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Hancock County | Ohio | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 106.3 | 50.8 | 49.7 | 2.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.9 | 3.1 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.44 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 12% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.1% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 19% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 7.9% | 7.8% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.8% | 21.4% | 23.7% | 12% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 22.0% | 18.9% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.0% | 42.3% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 32.0% | 25.8% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Compared with Ohio, Hancock County is lower on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Ohio on crashes per 100k residents / yr, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark.
ZIP 45816 at a glance: I-75 deadliest road: 5 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 45816 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 933 crashes involving commercial trucks in Hancock County since 2015: 398 people were injured and 25 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 5 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 10.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 6.0%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 43.0% of truck crashes, against 42.3% across Ohio.
By time of day, 12–1 am stands out with 11.4% of truck crashes.
7.9% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 7.8% across Ohio.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 45816 is I-75, with 5 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: CR-126 (1), CR-54 (1) and CR-86 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 19 crashes, 2.0% of the total, against 2.5% across Ohio.
Route planning tips for ZIP 45816 fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-75, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Hancock County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-75 | 5 |
| CR-126 | 1 |
| CR-54 | 1 |
| CR-86 | 1 |
| SR-12 | 1 |
| SR-224 | 1 |
| SR-613 | 1 |
| US-68 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Hancock County) |
|---|---|
| Ir 75 | 465 |
| US-68 | 58 |
| US-30 | 43 |
| SR-15 | 40 |
| Cr 99 | 32 |
| SR-613 | 28 |
| Main St | 20 |
| SR-235 | 16 |
ZIP 45816 at a glance
| Population | 351 |
| Density | 513 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $76,719 |
| Median home value | $126,202 |
| Home ownership | 85% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Hancock 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 | 38 | — | 2.6 |
| 2000s | 67 | +78% | 1.6 |
| 2010s | 85 | +27% | 1.7 |
| 2020s | 64 | -24% | 1.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 38 to 64. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.5 a year in 2016–19 and 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 45816
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 45816?
Hancock County has had 933 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 398 people and killing 25.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 45816?
I-75 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 45816 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 45816?
Truck crashes in Hancock County peak in October, with 10.8% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 45816?
Garbage trucks were involved in 19 reported crashes in Hancock County since 2015 (2.0% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 45816 compared with Ohio?
Per 100,000 residents, Hancock County has 106.3 truck crashes a year; Ohio has 50.8.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 45816?
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.