ZIP 45339 (Ludlow Falls, OH) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 45339: 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 has lower values than Ohio for 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.
The headline for ZIP 45339: I-75 deadliest road: 8 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 45339 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 633 crashes involving commercial trucks in Miami County since 2015: 266 people were injured and 22 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 7 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (11.1% of the year) and are lowest in April (5.1%).
November through March accounts for 42.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.3% in Ohio.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 9.2% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 6.3% of truck crashes, compared with 7.8% in Ohio.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-75 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (8). It is followed by US-36 (2), CR-2 Darke Mont Co Line Rd (1) and CR-20 Gettysburg Pitsburg Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 15 of the truck crashes here, or 2.4%, compared with 2.5% in Ohio.
Route planning tips for ZIP 45339 fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 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
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 Miami County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-75 | 8 |
| US-36 | 2 |
| CR-2 Darke Mont Co Line 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 45339 at a glance
| Population | 1,057 |
| Density | 29 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $97,750 |
| Median home value | $276,986 |
| Home ownership | 83% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 6 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 48. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 45339
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 45339?
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 45339?
I-75 had 8 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 45339 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 45339?
October has the most truck crashes in Miami County, 11.1% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 45339?
15 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Miami County since 2015, 2.4% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 45339 compare with Ohio?
The yearly rate is 48.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Miami County, vs 50.8 for Ohio.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 45339?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.