Pleasant Hill, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Pleasant Hill: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Pleasant Hill 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). Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes and after dark.
The headline for Pleasant Hill: I-75 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Pleasant Hill: 6 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.
Only 1 truck crash was reported in Pleasant Hill since 2015; patterns below come from Miami County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 11.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 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%).
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 Pleasant Hill is I-75, with 6 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by US-36 (2), CR-16 Peterson Rd (1) and CR-20 Gettysburg Pitsburg 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 Pleasant Hill fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Miami County.
- 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
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
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 |
| US-36 | 2 |
| CR-16 Peterson Rd | 1 |
| CR-20 Gettysburg Pitsburg Rd | 1 |
| CR-25A | 1 |
| CR-35 Washington Rd | 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 |
Pleasant Hill at a glance
| Population | 1,266 |
| Land area | 0.6 sq mi |
| Density | 2,013 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 45359) | $77,083 |
| Median home value (ZIP 45359) | $208,577 |
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 large-truck crashes: 1.8 a year in 2016–19, 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Pleasant Hill
How common are truck crashes in Pleasant Hill?
Miami County has had 633 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 266 people and killing 22.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Pleasant Hill?
Since 2015, I-75 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Pleasant Hill: 6.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Pleasant Hill?
The worst month is October: 11.1% of truck crashes in Miami County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Pleasant Hill?
Garbage trucks were involved in 15 reported crashes in Miami County since 2015 (2.4% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Pleasant Hill compared with Ohio?
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 Pleasant Hill?
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.