Montgomery County, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Montgomery County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
3.2 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.2 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Montgomery County compares with Ohio
Montgomery County against Ohio and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Montgomery County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Montgomery County | Ohio | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 49.5 | 50.8 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.2 | 3.1 | 3.4 | 29% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.53 | 0.50 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.1% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 15% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 5.0% | 7.8% | 6.2% | 36% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.2% | 21.4% | 23.7% | 10% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 21.1% | 18.9% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.2% | 42.3% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 27.8% | 25.8% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Montgomery County has lower values than Ohio for deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: in rain, sleet or snow and after dark.
What stands out in Montgomery County: 1.7× change in fatal truck crashes a year in Montgomery County (3.8 → 6.4).
Overview
Police reported 3,149 crashes involving commercial trucks in Montgomery County since 2015: 1,652 people were injured and 65 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 1 truck crash a day.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (9.3% of the year) and are lowest in June (7.4%).
November through March accounts for 42.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.3% in Ohio.
By time of day, 12–1 am stands out with 7.9% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 5.0% of truck crashes, compared with 7.8% in Ohio.
Where crashes happen
I-75 leads in Montgomery County with 18 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by I-70 (5), SR-48 (3) and US-35 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 67 crashes, 2.1% of the total, against 2.5% across Ohio.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in February (15% of them).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 3.2 deaths compared with 2.2 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Montgomery County fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-75; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Waste haulers: February is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Montgomery County.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Montgomery County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Montgomery County) |
|---|---|
| I-75 | 18 |
| I-70 | 5 |
| SR-48 | 3 |
| US-35 | 3 |
| CR-74 Needmore Rd | 2 |
| CR-87 Webster St | 2 |
| CR-99 Dixie Dr | 2 |
| I-675 | 2 |
| SR-4 | 2 |
| SR-725 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Montgomery County) |
|---|---|
| Ir 75 | 1,256 |
| Ir 70 | 596 |
| US-35 | 69 |
| SR-4 | 52 |
| Ir 675 | 43 |
| SR-49 | 41 |
| Ir 00070 | 32 |
| Dixie Dr | 31 |
Montgomery County at a glance
| Population | 537,443 |
| Land area | 461.4 sq mi |
| Density | 1,165 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $70,797 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Montgomery 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 | 8 | — | 4.8 |
| 2000s | 196 | +2401% | 5.4 |
| 2010s | 243 | +24% | 3.5 |
| 2020s | 259 | +7% | 6.4 |
In the 1990s about 8 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 259. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 3.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 6.4 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Montgomery County
ZIP codes in Montgomery County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Montgomery County
How common are truck crashes in Montgomery County?
3,149 truck crashes have been reported in Montgomery County since 2015, with 65 deaths and 1,652 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Montgomery County?
Since 2015, I-75 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes in Montgomery County: 18.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Montgomery County?
Truck crashes in Montgomery County peak in October, with 9.3% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Montgomery County?
67 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Montgomery County since 2015, 2.1% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Montgomery County compare with Ohio?
Per 100,000 residents, Montgomery County has 49.5 truck crashes a year; Ohio has 50.8.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Montgomery County?
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.