ZIP 45320 (Eaton, OH) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 45320: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Preble 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
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.
The headline for Preble County: 6.4 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Ohio: 3.1).
Overview
Police reported 622 crashes involving commercial trucks in Preble County since 2015: 301 people were injured and 38 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 7 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
December has the most truck crashes, 10.9% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (5.9%).
November through March accounts for 44.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.3% in Ohio.
The busiest hour is 12–1 am, with 12.1% of truck crashes.
9.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 7.8% across Ohio.
Where crashes happen
I-70 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 45320 with 11 fatal crashes involving a large truck 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 ZIP 45320 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.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 9.0% of truck crashes here, more than Ohio; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 Preble County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-70 | 11 |
| 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 |
ZIP 45320 at a glance
| Population | 15,454 |
| Density | 44 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $64,903 |
| Median home value | $186,234 |
| Home ownership | 77% |
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. NHTSA counts 1.5 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 45320
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 45320?
Since 2015, 622 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Preble County (301 injured, 38 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 45320?
NHTSA data shows I-70 with 11 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 45320 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 45320?
December has the most truck crashes in Preble County, 10.9% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 45320?
Since 2015, Preble County has reported 8 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.3% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 45320 compare with Ohio for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Preble County has 131.5 truck crashes a year; Ohio has 50.8.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 45320?
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.