German Township, Montgomery County, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in German Township, Montgomery County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in German 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 has lower values than Ohio for 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.
The headline for German Township, Montgomery County: I-75 8 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of German.
Overview
Montgomery County has recorded 3,149 truck crashes since 2015, with 1,652 people injured and 65 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 1 truck crash every day.
With 2 truck crashes reported in German Township, Montgomery County since 2015, this page uses Montgomery County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
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.
The busiest hour is 12–1 am, 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
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of German is I-75, with 8 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come SR-4 (3), I-675 (2) and CR-609 Central Ave (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
67 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.1% share (Ohio: 2.5%).
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 German Township, Montgomery County fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-75; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in February; review collection routes for that month.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 | 8 |
| SR-4 | 3 |
| I-675 | 2 |
| CR-609 Central Ave | 1 |
| CR-99 Dixie Dr | 1 |
| Mu-2110 Dixie Hw | 1 |
| S University Blvd | 1 |
| SR-725 | 1 |
| Soldiers Home Miamisburg Rd | 1 |
| TR-141 Lefferson Rd | 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 |
German Township, Montgomery County at a glance
| Population | 8,809 |
| Land area | 38.0 sq mi |
| Density | 232 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 45327) | $94,741 |
| Median home value (ZIP 45327) | $217,939 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 8 to 259. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 German Township, Montgomery County
How common are truck crashes in German Township, 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 German Township, Montgomery County?
Since 2015, I-75 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of German: 8.
When do most truck crashes happen in German Township, Montgomery County?
Truck crashes in Montgomery County peak in October, with 9.3% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in German Township, Montgomery County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 67 reported crashes in Montgomery County since 2015 (2.1% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in German Township, Montgomery County compare with Ohio?
Montgomery County records 49.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 50.8 across Ohio.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in German Township, Montgomery 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.