ZIP 45342 (Miamisburg, OH) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 45342: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Montgomery 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
3.2 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.2 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Montgomery County compares with Ohio
Montgomery County against Ohio and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Montgomery County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Montgomery County | Ohio | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 49.5 | 50.8 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.2 | 3.1 | 3.4 | 29% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.53 | 0.50 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.1% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 15% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 5.0% | 7.8% | 6.2% | 36% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.2% | 21.4% | 23.7% | 10% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 21.1% | 18.9% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.2% | 42.3% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 27.8% | 25.8% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Compared with Ohio, Montgomery County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Ohio on in rain, sleet or snow and after dark.
The headline for ZIP 45342: I-75 15 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 45342.
Overview
Montgomery County has recorded 3,149 truck crashes since 2015, with 1,652 people injured and 65 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 1 truck crash every day.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 9.3% of the yearly total, while June has the fewest (7.4%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.2% of truck crashes, vs 42.3% for Ohio.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 am than at any other hour (7.9%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 5.0% of truck crashes, compared with 7.8% in Ohio.
Where crashes happen
I-75 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 45342 with 15 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: I-675 (2), SR-4 (2) and SR-725 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 67 crashes, 2.1% of the total, against 2.5% across Ohio.
Their busiest month is February, with 15% of garbage-truck crashes.
They recorded 3.2 deaths per 100 crashes, against 2.2 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 45342 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Montgomery County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-75; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at February schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Montgomery County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-75 | 15 |
| I-675 | 2 |
| SR-4 | 2 |
| SR-725 | 2 |
| SR-741 | 2 |
| CR-609 Central Ave | 1 |
| CR-97 Wilmington Dayton Pk | 1 |
| CR-99 Dixie Dr | 1 |
| Mu-2110 Dixie Hw | 1 |
| SR-48 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Montgomery County) |
|---|---|
| Ir 75 | 1,256 |
| Ir 70 | 596 |
| US-35 | 69 |
| SR-4 | 52 |
| Ir 675 | 43 |
| SR-49 | 41 |
| Ir 00070 | 32 |
| Dixie Dr | 31 |
ZIP 45342 at a glance
| Population | 36,152 |
| Density | 407 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $84,907 |
| Median home value | $229,345 |
| Home ownership | 65% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Montgomery 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 | 8 | — | 4.8 |
| 2000s | 196 | +2401% | 5.4 |
| 2010s | 243 | +24% | 3.5 |
| 2020s | 259 | +7% | 6.4 |
In the 1990s about 8 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 259. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 3.8 a year in 2016–19 and 6.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 45342
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 45342?
Montgomery County has had 3,149 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 1,652 people and killing 65.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 45342?
Since 2015, I-75 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 45342: 15.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 45342?
October has the most truck crashes in Montgomery County, 9.3% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 45342?
Garbage trucks were involved in 67 reported crashes in Montgomery County since 2015 (2.1% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 45342 compared with Ohio?
The yearly rate is 49.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Montgomery County, vs 50.8 for Ohio.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 45342?
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.