ZIP 45301 (Alpha, OH) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 45301: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Greene County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
20 of 721 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Greene County compares with Ohio
Greene County against Ohio and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Greene County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Greene County | Ohio | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 35.6 | 50.8 | 49.7 | 30% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.5 | 3.1 | 3.4 | 1.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.48 | 0.50 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.7% | 2.5% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 5.9% | 7.8% | 6.2% | 24% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.1% | 21.4% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.1% | 18.9% | 13.8% | 25% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.1% | 42.3% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 24.8% | 25.8% | 24.8% | same |
Greene County sits below Ohio on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes.
The headline for ZIP 45301: US-35 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 45301: 6 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 721 crashes involving commercial trucks in Greene County since 2015: 343 people were injured and 31 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 6 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 11.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 5.8%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.1% of truck crashes, against 42.3% across Ohio.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 am than at any other hour (8.6%).
5.9% 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 ZIP 45301 is US-35, with 6 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: I-75 (2), CR-142 Dayton Xenia Rd (1) and CR-39 Jasper Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 20 crashes, 2.8% of the total, against 2.5% across Ohio.
Their busiest month is August, with 20% of garbage-truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 45301 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Greene County.
- Where you can, review stops along US-35; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in August; review collection routes for that month.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Greene County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-35 | 6 |
| I-75 | 2 |
| CR-142 Dayton Xenia Rd | 1 |
| CR-39 Jasper Rd | 1 |
| CR-84 Trebein Rd | 1 |
| CR-97 Wilmington Dayton Pk | 1 |
| Cherrywood Dr | 1 |
| SR-235 | 1 |
| SR-4 | 1 |
| SR-48 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Greene County) |
|---|---|
| US-35 | 218 |
| Ir 675 | 83 |
| SR-72 | 51 |
| Ir 71 | 46 |
| US-68 | 24 |
| US-42 | 22 |
| SR-235 | 17 |
| I 675 Hw | 17 |
ZIP 45301 at a glance
| Population | 224 |
| Density | 780 per sq mi |
| Home ownership | 100% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Greene 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 | 29 | — | 1.8 |
| 2000s | 40 | +37% | 1.8 |
| 2010s | 59 | +49% | 1.6 |
| 2020s | 57 | -4% | 2.2 |
In the 1990s about 29 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 57. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 1.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 45301
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 45301?
721 truck crashes have been reported in Greene County since 2015, with 31 deaths and 343 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 45301?
NHTSA data shows US-35 with 6 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 45301 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 45301?
Truck crashes in Greene County peak in October, with 11.0% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 45301?
Garbage trucks were involved in 20 reported crashes in Greene County since 2015 (2.8% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 45301 compared with Ohio?
The yearly rate is 35.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Greene County, vs 50.8 for Ohio.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 45301?
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.