Butler Township, Montgomery County, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Butler Township, Montgomery County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Butler Township, Montgomery County and Montgomery County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Montgomery County numbers.
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 sits below Ohio on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Ohio on in rain, sleet or snow and after dark.
What stands out in Butler Township, Montgomery County: 2.3× fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Butler per year, 2020–24 vs 2016–19 (4.6 vs 2.0).
Overview
Montgomery County has recorded 3,149 truck crashes since 2015, with 1,652 people injured and 65 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 1 truck crash a day.
With 12 truck crashes reported in Butler Township, Montgomery County since 2015, this page uses Montgomery County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 9.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is June at 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.
5.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 7.8% across Ohio.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-75 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (13). It is followed by I-70 (4), CR-74 Needmore Rd (2) and CR-87 Webster St (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 67 of the truck crashes here, or 2.1%, compared with 2.5% in Ohio.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in February (15%).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 3.2 deaths compared with 2.2 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Butler Township, Montgomery County fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Montgomery County.
- Check whether your routes use I-75, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at February schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Montgomery County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-75 | 13 |
| I-70 | 4 |
| CR-74 Needmore Rd | 2 |
| CR-87 Webster St | 2 |
| SR-4 | 2 |
| SR-48 | 2 |
| US-40 | 2 |
| CR-24 Westbrook Rd | 1 |
| CR-36 Little Richmond Rd | 1 |
| CR-99 Dixie Dr | 1 |
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 |
Butler Township, Montgomery County at a glance
| Population | 8,272 |
| Land area | 15.6 sq mi |
| Density | 531 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 45377) | $77,398 |
| Median home value (ZIP 45377) | $202,716 |
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.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Butler Township, Montgomery County
How common are truck crashes in Butler Township, Montgomery County?
Since 2015, 3,149 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Montgomery County (1,652 injured, 65 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Butler Township, Montgomery County?
Since 2015, I-75 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Butler: 13.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Butler Township, Montgomery County?
Truck crashes in Montgomery County peak in October, with 9.3% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Butler Township, Montgomery County?
67 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Montgomery County since 2015, 2.1% of all truck crashes.
How does Butler Township, Montgomery County compare with Ohio for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 49.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Montgomery County, vs 50.8 for Ohio.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Butler Township, 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.