Staunton, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Staunton: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Staunton 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 Staunton: I-75 8 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Staunton.
Overview
Miami County has recorded 633 truck crashes since 2015, with 266 people injured and 22 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 7 days.
Staunton had 1 reported truck crash since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Miami County numbers.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 11.1% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (5.1%).
November through March accounts for 42.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.3% in Ohio.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 9.2% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 6.3% of truck crashes, compared with 7.8% in Ohio.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-75 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (8). Next come US-36 (3), CR-25A (2) and CR-16 Peterson 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 Staunton fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-75, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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 | 8 |
| US-36 | 3 |
| CR-25A | 2 |
| CR-16 Peterson Rd | 1 |
| CR-35 Washington Rd | 1 |
| SR-41 | 1 |
| SR-55 | 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 |
Staunton at a glance
| Population | 2,493 |
| Land area | 26.1 sq mi |
| Density | 95 per sq mi |
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 Staunton
How many truck accidents are there in Staunton?
633 truck crashes have been reported in Miami County since 2015, with 22 deaths and 266 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Staunton?
Since 2015, I-75 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Staunton: 8.
When do most truck crashes happen in Staunton?
October has the most truck crashes in Miami County, 11.1% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Staunton?
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 Staunton compared with Ohio?
The yearly rate is 48.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Miami County, vs 50.8 for Ohio.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Staunton?
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.