Eaton, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Eaton: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Eaton and Preble County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Preble County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
8 of 622 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Preble County compares with Ohio
Preble County against Ohio and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Preble County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Preble County | Ohio | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 131.5 | 50.8 | 49.7 | 2.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.4 | 3.1 | 3.4 | 2.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.47 | 0.50 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.2% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 53% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 9.0% | 7.8% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.0% | 21.4% | 23.7% | 16% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 17.0% | 18.9% | 13.8% | 10% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.8% | 42.3% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 31.2% | 25.8% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Preble County has lower values than Ohio for garbage-truck share, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Preble County: 6.4 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 3.1 across Ohio.
Overview
Since 2015, 622 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Preble County. They injured 301 people and killed 38.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 7 days.
Only 34 truck crashes were reported in Eaton since 2015; patterns below come from Preble County as a whole.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in December (10.9% of the year) and are lowest in April (5.9%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 44.8% of truck crashes, against 42.3% across Ohio.
By time of day, 12–1 am stands out with 12.1% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 9.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Ohio: 7.8%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Eaton is I-70, with 10 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: US-127 (4), Ts-405 Engle Rd (1) and US-35 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
8 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.3% share (Ohio: 2.5%).
Route planning tips for Eaton fleets
- Review driver schedules for December, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-70 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 9.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Ohio; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Preble County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-70 | 10 |
| US-127 | 4 |
| Ts-405 Engle Rd | 1 |
| US-35 | 1 |
| US-40 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Preble County) |
|---|---|
| Ir 70 | 336 |
| US-127 | 93 |
| US-35 | 27 |
| US-40 | 20 |
| SR-122 | 18 |
| SR-503 | 13 |
| SR-725 | 12 |
| SR-177 | 10 |
Eaton at a glance
| Population | 8,337 |
| Land area | 6.4 sq mi |
| Density | 1,297 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 45320) | $64,903 |
| Median home value (ZIP 45320) | $186,234 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Preble 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 | 1 | — | 1.6 |
| 2000s | 27 | +2180% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 47 | +78% | 1.1 |
| 2020s | 50 | +7% | 2.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 1 a year in the 1990s and 50 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.5 a year in 2016–19 and 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Eaton
How many truck accidents are there in Eaton?
Preble County has had 622 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 301 people and killing 38.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Eaton?
NHTSA data shows I-70 with 10 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Eaton since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Eaton?
Truck crashes in Preble County peak in December, with 10.9% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Eaton?
Since 2015, Preble County has reported 8 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.3% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Eaton compare with Ohio?
Preble County records 131.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 50.8 across Ohio.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Eaton?
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.