Xenia, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Xenia: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Xenia 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 sits below Ohio 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.
What stands out in Xenia: US-35 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Xenia: 3 since 2015.
Overview
Greene County has recorded 721 truck crashes since 2015, with 343 people injured and 31 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 6 days in fully reported years.
Xenia had 39 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
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.
By time of day, 12–1 am stands out with 8.6% of truck crashes.
5.9% 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 Xenia is US-35, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: SR-72 (2), CR-142 Dayton Xenia Rd (1) and CR-39 Jasper Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 20 crashes, 2.8% of the total, against 2.5% across Ohio.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in August (20% of them).
Route planning tips for Xenia 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.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-35 | 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 |
| Cherrywood Dr | 1 |
| Hussey Rd | 1 |
| SR-235 | 1 |
| US-42 | 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 |
Xenia at a glance
| Population | 26,067 |
| Land area | 13.1 sq mi |
| Density | 1,996 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 45385) | $76,564 |
| Median home value (ZIP 45385) | $218,936 |
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. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.8 a year in 2016–19, 2.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Xenia
How common are truck crashes in Xenia?
Since 2015, 721 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Greene County (343 injured, 31 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Xenia?
NHTSA data shows US-35 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Xenia since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Xenia?
The worst month is October: 11.0% of truck crashes in Greene County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Xenia?
Garbage trucks were involved in 20 reported crashes in Greene County since 2015 (2.8% of truck crashes).
How does Xenia 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 Xenia?
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.