Sugarcreek Township, Greene County, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Sugarcreek Township, Greene County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Sugarcreek Township, Greene County 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 |
Greene County has lower values than Ohio for crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes.
Sugarcreek Township, Greene County at a glance: US-35 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Sugarcreek: 6 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 721 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Greene County. They injured 343 people and killed 31.
That averages about one truck crash every 6 days in fully reported years.
Sugarcreek Township, Greene County had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Greene County numbers.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (11.0% of the year) and are lowest in April (5.8%).
November through March accounts for 42.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.3% in Ohio.
By time of day, 12–1 am stands out with 8.6% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 5.9% of truck crashes, compared with 7.8% in Ohio.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-35 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (6). It is followed by I-675 (2), I-75 (2) and SR-725 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
20 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.8% share (Ohio: 2.5%).
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in August (20%).
Route planning tips for Sugarcreek Township, Greene County fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along US-35; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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
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 Greene County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-35 | 6 |
| I-675 | 2 |
| I-75 | 2 |
| SR-725 | 2 |
| US-42 | 2 |
| CR-142 Dayton Xenia Rd | 1 |
| CR-84 Trebein Rd | 1 |
| CR-97 Wilmington Dayton Pk | 1 |
| SR-48 | 1 |
| SR-73 | 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 |
Sugarcreek Township, Greene County at a glance
| Population | 9,863 |
| Land area | 26.3 sq mi |
| Density | 375 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 45370) | $122,000 |
| Median home value (ZIP 45370) | $360,950 |
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 Sugarcreek Township, Greene County
How many truck crashes happen in Sugarcreek Township, 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 Sugarcreek Township, Greene County?
NHTSA data shows US-35 with 6 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Sugarcreek since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Sugarcreek Township, Greene County?
The worst month is October: 11.0% of truck crashes in Greene County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Sugarcreek Township, 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 Sugarcreek Township, Greene County compare with Ohio for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 35.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Greene County, vs 50.8 for Ohio.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Sugarcreek Township, Greene County?
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.