Milford Township, Butler County, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Milford Township, Butler County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Milford Township, Butler County and Butler County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Butler County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
4.9 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.7 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Butler County compares with Ohio
Butler County against Ohio and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Butler County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Butler County | Ohio | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 38.4 | 50.8 | 49.7 | 24% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.7 | 3.1 | 3.4 | 13% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.47 | 0.50 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.6% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 1.4× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.3% | 7.8% | 6.2% | 45% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.5% | 21.4% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 17.1% | 18.9% | 13.8% | 10% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.5% | 42.3% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 23.2% | 25.8% | 24.8% | 10% below the state |
Compared with Ohio, Butler County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Ohio on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Butler County: September garbage-truck crashes peak in September (21% of the year's total).
Overview
Butler County has recorded 1,812 truck crashes since 2015, with 863 people injured and 46 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 2 days in fully reported years.
Milford Township, Butler County had 5 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Butler County numbers.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (10.8% of the year) and are lowest in April (6.7%).
November through March accounts for 43.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.3% in Ohio.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 am than at any other hour (7.5%).
Road surface: 4.3% 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 Milford since 2015: SR-73 (4), US-127 (4), CR-27 Eaton Av (1), CR-29 Reily Millville Rd (1) and SR-128 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 70 crashes, 3.9% of the total, against 2.5% across Ohio.
Their busiest month is September, with 21% of garbage-truck crashes.
They recorded 4.9 deaths per 100 crashes, against 2.7 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Milford Township, Butler County fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Butler County.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in September; review collection routes for that month.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 25.5% of truck crashes here, more than Ohio; adjust start times where you can.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Butler County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-73 | 4 |
| US-127 | 4 |
| CR-27 Eaton Av | 1 |
| CR-29 Reily Millville Rd | 1 |
| SR-128 | 1 |
| SR-4 | 1 |
| Stillwell Beckett Rd | 1 |
| US-73 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Butler County) |
|---|---|
| Ir 75 | 568 |
| SR-4 | 94 |
| SR-747 | 65 |
| SR-129 | 45 |
| Dixie Hw | 42 |
| SR-63 | 38 |
| US-127 | 33 |
| Union Centre Bl | 33 |
Milford Township, Butler County at a glance
| Population | 3,625 |
| Land area | 36.6 sq mi |
| Density | 99 per sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Butler 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 | 103 | — | 3.5 |
| 2000s | 115 | +12% | 2.7 |
| 2010s | 142 | +24% | 3.3 |
| 2020s | 136 | -4% | 3.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 103 to 136. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 4.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 3.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Milford Township, Butler County
How many truck accidents are there in Milford Township, Butler County?
Since 2015, 1,812 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Butler County (863 injured, 46 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in Milford Township, Butler County?
Truck crashes in Butler County peak in October, with 10.8% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Milford Township, Butler County?
Since 2015, Butler County has reported 70 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.9% of its truck crashes.
How does Milford Township, Butler County compare with Ohio for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Butler County has 38.4 truck crashes a year; Ohio has 50.8.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Milford Township, Butler County?
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.