Englewood, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Englewood: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Englewood 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 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 Englewood: 2.6× change in fatal truck crashes a year within 10 miles of Englewood (1.8 → 4.6).
Overview
Police reported 3,149 crashes involving commercial trucks in Montgomery County since 2015: 1,652 people were injured and 65 were killed.
That averages about 1 truck crash a day in fully reported years.
With 179 truck crashes reported in Englewood 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%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.2% of truck crashes, against 42.3% across Ohio.
By time of day, 12–1 am stands out with 7.9% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 5.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Ohio: 7.8%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Englewood is I-75, with 11 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: I-70 (5), 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.
Their busiest month is February, with 15% of garbage-truck crashes.
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 3.2 deaths compared with 2.2 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Englewood 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.
- 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
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 Montgomery County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-75 | 11 |
| I-70 | 5 |
| CR-74 Needmore Rd | 2 |
| CR-87 Webster St | 2 |
| SR-48 | 2 |
| CR-2 Darke Mont Co Line Rd | 1 |
| CR-24 Westbrook Rd | 1 |
| CR-36 Little Richmond Rd | 1 |
| CR-99 Dixie Dr | 1 |
| SR-4 | 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 |
Englewood at a glance
| Population | 13,282 |
| Land area | 6.6 sq mi |
| Density | 2,025 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 45315) | $92,333 |
| Median home value (ZIP 45315) | $219,392 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 8 a year in the 1990s and 259 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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 Englewood
How many truck crashes happen in Englewood?
Since 2015, 3,149 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Montgomery County (1,652 injured, 65 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Englewood?
Since 2015, I-75 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Englewood: 11.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Englewood?
The worst month is October: 9.3% of truck crashes in Montgomery County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Englewood?
67 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Montgomery County since 2015, 2.1% of all truck crashes.
How does Englewood 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.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Englewood?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.