Fletcher, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Fletcher: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Fletcher 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). Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes and after dark.
What stands out in Fletcher: I-75 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Fletcher: 6 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 633 crashes involving commercial trucks in Miami County since 2015: 266 people were injured and 22 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 7 days.
Only 2 truck crashes were reported in Fletcher since 2015; patterns below come from Miami County as a whole.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (11.1% of the year) and are lowest in April (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.
Road surface: 6.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Ohio: 7.8%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Fletcher is I-75, with 6 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: CR-25A (2), SR-235 (2) and US-36 (2).
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 Fletcher fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Miami County.
- 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 | 6 |
| CR-25A | 2 |
| SR-235 | 2 |
| US-36 | 2 |
| CR-16 Peterson Rd | 1 |
| CR-26 Millcreek Rd | 1 |
| CR-35 Washington Rd | 1 |
| SR-29 | 1 |
| SR-41 | 1 |
| SR-55 | 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 |
Fletcher at a glance
| Population | 462 |
| Land area | 0.3 sq mi |
| Density | 1,486 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 |
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.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Fletcher
How common are truck crashes in Fletcher?
Since 2015, 633 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Miami County (266 injured, 22 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Fletcher?
Since 2015, I-75 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Fletcher: 6.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Fletcher?
The worst month is October: 11.1% of truck crashes in Miami County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Fletcher?
Garbage trucks were involved in 15 reported crashes in Miami County since 2015 (2.4% of truck crashes).
How does Fletcher compare with Ohio for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Miami County has 48.0 truck crashes a year; Ohio has 50.8.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Fletcher?
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.