Covington, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Covington: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Covington 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 |
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.
Covington at a glance: I-75 deadliest road: 5 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Covington since 2015.
Overview
Miami County has recorded 633 truck crashes since 2015, with 266 people injured and 22 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 7 days in fully reported years.
Covington had 6 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Miami County numbers.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 11.1% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (5.1%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.0% of truck crashes, vs 42.3% for Ohio.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 9.2% of truck crashes.
6.3% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 7.8% across Ohio.
Where crashes happen
I-75 leads within 10 miles of Covington with 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: US-36 (2), CR-13 Russia Versailles Rd (1) and CR-16 Peterson Rd (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 Covington 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.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 | 5 |
| US-36 | 2 |
| CR-13 Russia Versailles Rd | 1 |
| CR-16 Peterson Rd | 1 |
| CR-20 Gettysburg Pitsburg Rd | 1 |
| CR-25A | 1 |
| CR-35 Washington Rd | 1 |
| SR-48 | 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 |
Covington at a glance
| Population | 2,622 |
| Land area | 1.4 sq mi |
| Density | 1,912 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 45318) | $73,867 |
| Median home value (ZIP 45318) | $194,902 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 6 a year in the 1990s and 48 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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 Covington
How many truck accidents are there in Covington?
633 truck crashes have been reported in Miami County since 2015, with 22 deaths and 266 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Covington?
Since 2015, I-75 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Covington: 5.
When do most truck crashes happen in Covington?
Truck crashes in Miami County peak in October, with 11.1% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Covington?
Garbage trucks were involved in 15 reported crashes in Miami County since 2015 (2.4% of truck crashes).
How does Covington compare with Ohio for truck crashes?
Miami County records 48.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 50.8 across Ohio.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Covington?
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.