Brown Township, Miami County, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Brown Township, Miami County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Brown Township, Miami County and Miami County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Miami County numbers.
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 |
Miami County has lower values than Ohio for injuries per crash, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes and after dark.
Brown Township, Miami County at a glance: I-75 3 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Brown.
Overview
Miami County has recorded 633 truck crashes since 2015, with 266 people injured and 22 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 7 days.
With 2 truck crashes reported in Brown Township, Miami County since 2015, this page uses Miami County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 11.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 5.1%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.0% of truck crashes, against 42.3% across Ohio.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (9.2%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 6.3% of truck crashes, compared with 7.8% in Ohio.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Brown is I-75, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by CR-25A (2), SR-235 (2) and US-36 (2).
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 Brown Township, Miami County fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-75 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-75 | 3 |
| CR-25A | 2 |
| SR-235 | 2 |
| US-36 | 2 |
| CR-16 Peterson Rd | 1 |
| SR-29 | 1 |
| SR-41 | 1 |
| SR-55 | 1 |
| SR-589 | 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 |
Brown Township, Miami County at a glance
| Population | 1,182 |
| Land area | 29.9 sq mi |
| Density | 39 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 45326) | $93,472 |
| Median home value (ZIP 45326) | $145,432 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 6 to 48. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.8 a year in 2016–19 and 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Brown Township, Miami County
How common are truck crashes in Brown Township, Miami County?
633 truck crashes have been reported in Miami County since 2015, with 22 deaths and 266 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Brown Township, Miami County?
NHTSA data shows I-75 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Brown since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Brown Township, Miami County?
The worst month is October: 11.1% of truck crashes in Miami County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Brown Township, Miami County?
Since 2015, Miami County has reported 15 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.4% of its truck crashes.
How does Brown Township, Miami County compare with Ohio for truck crashes?
Miami County records 48.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 50.8 across Ohio.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Brown Township, Miami County?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.