Miami County, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Miami 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
15 of 633 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Miami County compares with Ohio
Miami County against Ohio and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Miami County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Miami County | Ohio | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 48.0 | 50.8 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.6 | 3.1 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.42 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 16% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.5% | 2.5% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 6.3% | 7.8% | 6.2% | 20% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.3% | 21.4% | 23.7% | 15% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 16.2% | 18.9% | 13.8% | 14% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.0% | 42.3% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 32.0% | 25.8% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Compared with Ohio, Miami County is lower on injuries per crash, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes and after dark.
Miami County at a glance: I-75 most fatal truck crashes in Miami County: 8 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 633 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Miami County. They injured 266 people and killed 22.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 7 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (11.1% of the year) and are lowest in April (5.1%).
November through March accounts for 42.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.3% in Ohio.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 9.2% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 6.3% of truck crashes, compared with 7.8% in Ohio.
Where crashes happen
I-75 leads in Miami County with 8 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: US-36 (4), CR-16 Peterson Rd (1) and CR-25A (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 15 crashes, 2.4% of the total, against 2.5% across Ohio.
Route planning tips for Miami County fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Miami County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-75; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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 Miami County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Miami County) |
|---|---|
| I-75 | 8 |
| US-36 | 4 |
| CR-16 Peterson Rd | 1 |
| CR-25A | 1 |
| CR-35 Washington Rd | 1 |
| SR-41 | 1 |
| SR-55 | 1 |
| SR-589 | 1 |
| US-40 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Miami County) |
|---|---|
| Ir 75 | 375 |
| Main St | 26 |
| US-36 | 23 |
| Cr 25A | 20 |
| SR-41 | 15 |
| SR-571 | 11 |
| Covington Av | 7 |
| Ash St | 6 |
Miami County at a glance
| Population | 111,950 |
| Land area | 406.6 sq mi |
| Density | 275 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $78,498 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Miami 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 | 6 | — | 2.3 |
| 2000s | 41 | +636% | 1.3 |
| 2010s | 53 | +30% | 1.7 |
| 2020s | 48 | -9% | 2.0 |
In the 1990s about 6 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 48. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.8 a year in 2016–19, 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Miami County
ZIP codes in Miami County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Miami County
How many truck crashes happen in Miami County?
Miami County has had 633 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 266 people and killing 22.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Miami County?
I-75 had 8 fatal crashes involving a large truck in Miami County since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Miami County?
October has the most truck crashes in Miami County, 11.1% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Miami County?
15 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Miami County since 2015, 2.4% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Miami County compared with Ohio?
The yearly rate is 48.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Miami County, vs 50.8 for Ohio.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Miami 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.