Lockington, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Lockington: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Lockington 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.
Lockington at a glance: I-75 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Lockington: 7 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 633 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Miami County. They injured 266 people and killed 22.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 7 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Lockington since 2015; patterns below come from Miami County as a whole.
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
Within this area, I-75 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (7). Next come CR-25A (2), US-36 (2) and CR-13 Russia Versailles 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 Lockington 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.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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 | 7 |
| CR-25A | 2 |
| US-36 | 2 |
| CR-13 Russia Versailles Rd | 1 |
| CR-16 Peterson Rd | 1 |
| CR-26 Millcreek Rd | 1 |
| CR-35 Washington Rd | 1 |
| SR-47 | 1 |
| SR-48 | 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 |
Lockington at a glance
| Population | 157 |
| Land area | 0.1 sq mi |
| Density | 1,869 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 45356) | $69,188 |
| Median home value (ZIP 45356) | $154,704 |
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 Lockington
How many truck crashes happen in Lockington?
Since 2015, 633 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Miami County (266 injured, 22 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Lockington?
NHTSA data shows I-75 with 7 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Lockington since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Lockington?
October has the most truck crashes in Miami County, 11.1% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Lockington?
15 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Miami County since 2015, 2.4% of all truck crashes.
How does Lockington 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 Lockington?
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.