Jackson Township, Montgomery County, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Jackson Township, Montgomery County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Jackson 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.
The headline for Jackson Township, Montgomery County: SR-4 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Jackson: 2 since 2015.
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.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Jackson Township, Montgomery County since 2015; patterns below come from Montgomery County as a whole.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 9.3% of the yearly total, while June has the fewest (7.4%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.2% of truck crashes, vs 42.3% for Ohio.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 am than at any other hour (7.9%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 5.0% of truck crashes, compared with 7.8% in Ohio.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Jackson is SR-4, with 2 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come CR-24 Westbrook Rd (1), CR-36 Little Richmond Rd (1) and CR-99 Dixie Dr (1).
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.
They recorded 3.2 deaths per 100 crashes, against 2.2 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Jackson Township, Montgomery County fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to SR-4 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Waste haulers: February is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Montgomery County.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-4 | 2 |
| CR-24 Westbrook Rd | 1 |
| CR-36 Little Richmond Rd | 1 |
| CR-99 Dixie Dr | 1 |
| I-70 | 1 |
| I-75 | 1 |
| Soldiers Home Miamisburg Rd | 1 |
| Ts-405 Engle 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 |
Jackson Township, Montgomery County at a glance
| Population | 6,095 |
| Land area | 36.9 sq mi |
| Density | 165 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 45325) | $81,250 |
| Median home value (ZIP 45325) | $234,635 |
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. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 3.8 a year in 2016–19 and 6.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Jackson Township, Montgomery County
How many truck accidents are there in Jackson Township, Montgomery County?
3,149 truck crashes have been reported in Montgomery County since 2015, with 65 deaths and 1,652 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Jackson Township, Montgomery County?
SR-4 had 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Jackson since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Jackson Township, Montgomery County?
The worst month is October: 9.3% of truck crashes in Montgomery County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Jackson 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 Jackson Township, Montgomery County compare with Ohio for truck crashes?
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 Jackson Township, Montgomery County?
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.