Jefferson Township, Montgomery County, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Jefferson Township, Montgomery County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Jefferson 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 stands out for higher in rain, sleet or snow and after dark.
Jefferson Township, Montgomery County at a glance: I-75 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Jefferson: 15 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.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 1 truck crash every day.
Jefferson Township, Montgomery County had 1 reported truck crash since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Montgomery County numbers.
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.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 am than at any other hour (7.9%).
5.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 7.8% across Ohio.
Where crashes happen
I-75 leads within 10 miles of Jefferson with 15 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come I-675 (2), SR-4 (2) and SR-725 (2).
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 Jefferson Township, 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.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in February; review collection routes for that month.
- 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 | 15 |
| I-675 | 2 |
| SR-4 | 2 |
| SR-725 | 2 |
| CR-24 Westbrook Rd | 1 |
| CR-36 Little Richmond Rd | 1 |
| CR-99 Dixie Dr | 1 |
| Mu-2110 Dixie Hw | 1 |
| SR-48 | 1 |
| SR-741 | 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 |
Jefferson Township, Montgomery County at a glance
| Population | 5,965 |
| Land area | 25.4 sq mi |
| Density | 235 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 45417) | $36,945 |
| Median home value (ZIP 45417) | $77,280 |
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 Jefferson Township, Montgomery County
How many truck accidents are there in Jefferson Township, Montgomery County?
Montgomery County has had 3,149 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 1,652 people and killing 65.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Jefferson Township, Montgomery County?
NHTSA data shows I-75 with 15 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Jefferson since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Jefferson Township, Montgomery County?
The worst month is October: 9.3% of truck crashes in Montgomery County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Jefferson Township, Montgomery County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 67 reported crashes in Montgomery County since 2015 (2.1% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Jefferson Township, Montgomery County compared with Ohio?
Per 100,000 residents, Montgomery County has 49.5 truck crashes a year; Ohio has 50.8.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Jefferson 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.