Milford Center, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Milford Center: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Milford Center and Union County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Union County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
11 of 552 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Union County compares with Ohio
Union County against Ohio and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Union County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Union County | Ohio | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 64.9 | 50.8 | 49.7 | 1.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.5 | 3.1 | 3.4 | 19% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.49 | 0.50 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.1% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 15% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 7.6% | 7.8% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.0% | 21.4% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.2% | 18.9% | 13.8% | 19% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.5% | 42.3% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 22.3% | 25.8% | 24.8% | 14% below the state |
Compared with Ohio, Union County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr and morning rush (6–10 am).
Milford Center at a glance: US-36 2 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Milford Center.
Overview
Union County has recorded 552 truck crashes since 2015, with 269 people injured and 16 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 8 days.
Only 1 truck crash was reported in Milford Center since 2015; patterns below come from Union County as a whole.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 10.9% of the yearly total, while July has the fewest (6.2%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 43.5% of truck crashes, against 42.3% across Ohio.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 8.7% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 7.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Ohio: 7.8%).
Where crashes happen
US-36 leads within 10 miles of Milford Center with 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: CR-133 Northwest Pk (1), SR-38 (1) and US-33 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 11 crashes, 2.0% of the total, against 2.5% across Ohio.
Route planning tips for Milford Center fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Union County.
- Look at alternatives to US-36 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 24.0% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Ohio; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Union County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-36 | 2 |
| CR-133 Northwest Pk | 1 |
| SR-38 | 1 |
| US-33 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Union County) |
|---|---|
| US-33 | 131 |
| US-42 | 89 |
| SR-31 | 73 |
| SR-4 | 51 |
| SR-161 | 23 |
| US-36 | 21 |
| SR-739 | 19 |
| Industrial Pk | 13 |
Milford Center at a glance
| Population | 932 |
| Land area | 0.4 sq mi |
| Density | 2,209 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 43045) | $99,181 |
| Median home value (ZIP 43045) | $277,634 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Union 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 | — | 0.9 |
| 2000s | 29 | +1944% | 1.0 |
| 2010s | 44 | +51% | 1.4 |
| 2020s | 42 | -4% | 0.8 |
In the 1990s about 1 truck crash a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 42. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Milford Center
How many truck accidents are there in Milford Center?
Union County has had 552 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 269 people and killing 16.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Milford Center?
NHTSA data shows US-36 with 2 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Milford Center since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Milford Center?
Truck crashes in Union County peak in February, with 10.9% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Milford Center?
Since 2015, Union County has reported 11 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.0% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Milford Center compare with Ohio?
Union County records 64.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 50.8 across Ohio.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Milford Center?
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.