Potsdam, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Potsdam: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Potsdam 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 Potsdam: I-70 deadliest road: 2 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Potsdam 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 0 truck crashes were reported in Potsdam 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%).
November through March accounts for 42.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.3% in Ohio.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, 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 Potsdam is I-70, with 2 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: CR-2 Darke Mont Co Line Rd (1), CR-20 Gettysburg Pitsburg Rd (1) and CR-24 Westbrook 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 Potsdam fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-70; 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-70 | 2 |
| CR-2 Darke Mont Co Line Rd | 1 |
| CR-20 Gettysburg Pitsburg Rd | 1 |
| CR-24 Westbrook Rd | 1 |
| SR-48 | 1 |
| SR-49 | 1 |
| SR-49A | 1 |
| US-40 | 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 |
Potsdam at a glance
| Population | 231 |
| Land area | 0.4 sq mi |
| Density | 518 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 45361) | $66,250 |
| Median home value (ZIP 45361) | $126,567 |
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. 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 Potsdam
How common are truck crashes in Potsdam?
633 truck crashes have been reported in Miami County since 2015, with 22 deaths and 266 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Potsdam?
I-70 had 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Potsdam since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Potsdam?
The worst month is October: 11.1% of truck crashes in Miami County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Potsdam?
Since 2015, Miami County has reported 15 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.4% of its truck crashes.
How does Potsdam compare with Ohio for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Miami County has 48.0 truck crashes a year; Ohio has 50.8.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Potsdam?
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.