Elizabeth Township, Miami County, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Elizabeth Township, Miami County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Elizabeth 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 sits below Ohio 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.
What stands out in Elizabeth Township, Miami County: I-75 10 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Elizabeth.
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.
Elizabeth Township, Miami County had 3 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%).
November through March accounts for 42.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.3% in 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 Elizabeth is I-75, with 10 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by SR-235 (2), US-36 (2) and CR-16 Peterson Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 15 of the truck crashes here, or 2.4%, compared with 2.5% in Ohio.
Route planning tips for Elizabeth Township, Miami County fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-75 | 10 |
| SR-235 | 2 |
| US-36 | 2 |
| CR-16 Peterson Rd | 1 |
| CR-25A | 1 |
| CR-303 Medway New Carlisle Rd | 1 |
| CR-35 Washington Rd | 1 |
| CR-99 Dixie Dr | 1 |
| I-70 | 1 |
| SR-41 | 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 |
Elizabeth Township, Miami County at a glance
| Population | 1,709 |
| Land area | 29.9 sq mi |
| Density | 57 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 45312) | $91,842 |
| Median home value (ZIP 45312) | $296,700 |
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 Elizabeth Township, Miami County
How common are truck crashes in Elizabeth Township, Miami County?
633 truck crashes have been reported in Miami County since 2015, with 22 deaths and 266 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Elizabeth Township, Miami County?
Since 2015, I-75 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Elizabeth: 10.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Elizabeth Township, Miami County?
Truck crashes in Miami County peak in October, with 11.1% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Elizabeth Township, Miami County?
Since 2015, Miami County has reported 15 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.4% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Elizabeth Township, Miami County compared with Ohio?
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 Elizabeth Township, 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.