Fairborn, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Fairborn: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Fairborn and Greene County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Greene County numbers.
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. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes.
Fairborn at a glance: I-70 deadliest road: 9 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Fairborn since 2015.
Overview
Greene County has recorded 721 truck crashes since 2015, with 343 people injured and 31 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 6 days.
With 42 truck crashes reported in Fairborn since 2015, this page uses Greene County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 11.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 5.8%.
November through March accounts for 42.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.3% in Ohio.
The busiest hour is 12–1 am, with 8.6% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 5.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Ohio: 7.8%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Fairborn is I-70, with 9 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: US-35 (6), CR-74 Needmore Rd (2) and CR-87 Webster St (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 20 crashes, 2.8% of the total, against 2.5% across Ohio.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in August (20%).
Route planning tips for Fairborn fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-70 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Waste haulers: August is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Greene County.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-70 | 9 |
| US-35 | 6 |
| CR-74 Needmore Rd | 2 |
| CR-87 Webster St | 2 |
| I-75 | 2 |
| SR-4 | 2 |
| CR-142 Dayton Xenia Rd | 1 |
| CR-303 Medway New Carlisle Rd | 1 |
| CR-333 Dayton-Springfield Rd | 1 |
| CR-84 Trebein 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 |
Fairborn at a glance
| Population | 35,105 |
| Land area | 14.6 sq mi |
| Density | 2,409 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 45324) | $64,979 |
| Median home value (ZIP 45324) | $189,112 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 29 a year in the 1990s and 57 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 1.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Fairborn
How common are truck crashes in Fairborn?
721 truck crashes have been reported in Greene County since 2015, with 31 deaths and 343 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Fairborn?
NHTSA data shows I-70 with 9 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Fairborn since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Fairborn?
The worst month is October: 11.0% of truck crashes in Greene County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Fairborn?
Since 2015, Greene County has reported 20 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.8% of its truck crashes.
How does Fairborn compare with Ohio for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Greene County has 35.6 truck crashes a year; Ohio has 50.8.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Fairborn?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.