Monroe Township, Miami County, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Monroe Township, Miami County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Monroe 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 |
Compared with Ohio, Miami County is lower on injuries per crash, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Ohio on deaths per 100 crashes and after dark.
The headline for Monroe Township, Miami County: I-75 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Monroe: 12 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.
With 4 truck crashes reported in Monroe Township, Miami County since 2015, this page uses Miami County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (11.1% of the year) and are lowest in April (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%).
Road surface: 6.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Ohio: 7.8%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-75 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (12). It is followed by I-70 (3), CR-74 Needmore Rd (2) and CR-25A (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 Monroe Township, Miami County fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 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 | 12 |
| I-70 | 3 |
| CR-74 Needmore Rd | 2 |
| CR-25A | 1 |
| CR-35 Washington Rd | 1 |
| CR-87 Webster St | 1 |
| CR-99 Dixie Dr | 1 |
| SR-41 | 1 |
| SR-48 | 1 |
| Taylorsville St | 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 |
Monroe Township, Miami County at a glance
| Population | 16,609 |
| Land area | 30.4 sq mi |
| Density | 547 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 45371) | $93,599 |
| Median home value (ZIP 45371) | $300,563 |
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. NHTSA counts 1.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Monroe Township, Miami County
How many truck accidents are there in Monroe Township, Miami County?
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 Monroe Township, Miami County?
NHTSA data shows I-75 with 12 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Monroe since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Monroe Township, Miami County?
Truck crashes in Miami County peak in October, with 11.1% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Monroe Township, Miami County?
15 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Miami County since 2015, 2.4% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Monroe 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 Monroe Township, Miami County?
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.