Greene County, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Greene County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, 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
20 of 721 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Greene County compares with Ohio
Greene County against Ohio and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Greene County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Greene County | Ohio | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 35.6 | 50.8 | 49.7 | 30% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.5 | 3.1 | 3.4 | 1.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.48 | 0.50 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.7% | 2.5% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 5.9% | 7.8% | 6.2% | 24% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.1% | 21.4% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.1% | 18.9% | 13.8% | 25% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.1% | 42.3% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 24.8% | 25.8% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Ohio, Greene County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes.
Greene County at a glance: US-35 most fatal truck crashes in Greene County: 5 since 2015.
Overview
Greene County has recorded 721 truck crashes since 2015, with 343 people injured and 31 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 6 days.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 11.0% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (5.8%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.1% of truck crashes, vs 42.3% for Ohio.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 am than at any other hour (8.6%).
5.9% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 7.8% across Ohio.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-35 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5). After it: I-71 (3), SR-72 (2) and CR-142 Dayton Xenia Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 20 crashes, 2.8% of the total, against 2.5% across Ohio.
Their busiest month is August, with 20% of garbage-truck crashes.
Route planning tips for Greene County fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Greene County.
- Check whether your routes use US-35, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Waste haulers: August is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Greene County.
- 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 Greene County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Greene County) |
|---|---|
| US-35 | 5 |
| I-71 | 3 |
| SR-72 | 2 |
| CR-142 Dayton Xenia Rd | 1 |
| CR-39 Jasper Rd | 1 |
| CR-84 Trebein Rd | 1 |
| CR-94 Wilberforce Clifton Rd | 1 |
| CR-97 Wilmington Dayton Pk | 1 |
| Cherrywood Dr | 1 |
| Hussey Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Greene County) |
|---|---|
| US-35 | 218 |
| Ir 675 | 83 |
| SR-72 | 51 |
| Ir 71 | 46 |
| US-68 | 24 |
| US-42 | 22 |
| SR-235 | 17 |
| I 675 Hw | 17 |
Greene County at a glance
| Population | 172,347 |
| Land area | 413.6 sq mi |
| Density | 417 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $85,446 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Greene 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 | 29 | — | 1.8 |
| 2000s | 40 | +37% | 1.8 |
| 2010s | 59 | +49% | 1.6 |
| 2020s | 57 | -4% | 2.2 |
In the 1990s about 29 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 57. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.8 a year in 2016–19 and 2.2 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Greene County
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Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Greene County
How many truck accidents are there in Greene County?
Greene County has had 721 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 343 people and killing 31.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Greene County?
Since 2015, US-35 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes in Greene County: 5.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Greene County?
The worst month is October: 11.0% of truck crashes in Greene County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Greene County?
20 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Greene County since 2015, 2.8% of all truck crashes.
How does Greene County compare with Ohio for truck crashes?
Greene County records 35.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 50.8 across Ohio.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Greene County?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.