ZIP 45318 (Covington, OH) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 45318: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Miami 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
15 of 633 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Miami County compares with Ohio
Miami County against Ohio and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Miami County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Miami County | Ohio | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 48.0 | 50.8 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.6 | 3.1 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.42 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 16% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.5% | 2.5% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 6.3% | 7.8% | 6.2% | 20% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.3% | 21.4% | 23.7% | 15% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 16.2% | 18.9% | 13.8% | 14% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.0% | 42.3% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 32.0% | 25.8% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Miami County sits below Ohio on injuries per crash, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes and after dark.
What stands out in ZIP 45318: I-75 deadliest road: 5 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 45318 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 633 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Miami County. They injured 266 people and killed 22.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 7 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 11.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 5.1%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.0% of truck crashes, against 42.3% across Ohio.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (9.2%).
6.3% 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 ZIP 45318 with 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by US-36 (2), CR-13 Russia Versailles Rd (1) and CR-16 Peterson Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 15 crashes, 2.4% of the total, against 2.5% across Ohio.
Route planning tips for ZIP 45318 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Miami County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-75; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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 Miami County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-75 | 5 |
| US-36 | 2 |
| CR-13 Russia Versailles Rd | 1 |
| CR-16 Peterson Rd | 1 |
| CR-20 Gettysburg Pitsburg Rd | 1 |
| CR-25A | 1 |
| CR-35 Washington Rd | 1 |
| SR-48 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Miami County) |
|---|---|
| Ir 75 | 375 |
| Main St | 26 |
| US-36 | 23 |
| Cr 25A | 20 |
| SR-41 | 15 |
| SR-571 | 11 |
| Covington Av | 7 |
| Ash St | 6 |
ZIP 45318 at a glance
| Population | 5,511 |
| Density | 45 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $73,867 |
| Median home value | $194,902 |
| Home ownership | 76% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Miami 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 | 6 | — | 2.3 |
| 2000s | 41 | +636% | 1.3 |
| 2010s | 53 | +30% | 1.7 |
| 2020s | 48 | -9% | 2.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 6 to 48. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 1.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 45318
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 45318?
Miami County has had 633 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 266 people and killing 22.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 45318?
I-75 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 45318 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 45318?
The worst month is October: 11.1% of truck crashes in Miami County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 45318?
Garbage trucks were involved in 15 reported crashes in Miami County since 2015 (2.4% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 45318 compare with Ohio?
Per 100,000 residents, Miami County has 48.0 truck crashes a year; Ohio has 50.8.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 45318?
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.