Union Township, Miami County, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Union Township, Miami County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Union 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 |
Miami County has lower values than Ohio for 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.
Union Township, Miami County at a glance: I-75 deadliest road: 7 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Union since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 633 crashes involving commercial trucks in Miami County since 2015: 266 people were injured and 22 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 7 days.
With 3 truck crashes reported in Union Township, Miami County since 2015, this page uses Miami County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 11.1% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (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 (7). It is followed by I-70 (2), CR-2 Darke Mont Co Line 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 Union Township, Miami County fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Miami County.
- Check whether your routes use I-75, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 |
| I-70 | 2 |
| CR-2 Darke Mont Co Line Rd | 1 |
| CR-20 Gettysburg Pitsburg Rd | 1 |
| CR-35 Washington Rd | 1 |
| CR-99 Dixie Dr | 1 |
| SR-48 | 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 |
Union Township, Miami County at a glance
| Population | 9,867 |
| Land area | 47.4 sq mi |
| Density | 208 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 45383) | $66,620 |
| Median home value (ZIP 45383) | $175,400 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 6 a year in the 1990s and 48 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.8 a year in 2016–19 and 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Union Township, Miami County
How many truck accidents are there in Union Township, Miami County?
Miami County has had 633 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 266 people and killing 22.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Union Township, Miami County?
NHTSA data shows I-75 with 7 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Union since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Union Township, Miami County?
October has the most truck crashes in Miami County, 11.1% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Union Township, Miami County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 15 reported crashes in Miami County since 2015 (2.4% of truck crashes).
How does Union Township, Miami County compare with Ohio for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 48.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Miami County, vs 50.8 for Ohio.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Union Township, Miami County?
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.