ZIP 45359 (Pleasant Hill, OH) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 45359: 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 runs above Ohio on deaths per 100 crashes and after dark.
What stands out in ZIP 45359: I-75 deadliest road: 6 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 45359 since 2015.
Overview
Miami County has recorded 633 truck crashes since 2015, with 266 people injured and 22 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 7 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 11.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 5.1%.
November through March accounts for 42.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.3% in Ohio.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 9.2% of truck crashes.
6.3% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 7.8% across Ohio.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-75 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (6). It is followed by US-36 (2), CR-16 Peterson Rd (1) and CR-20 Gettysburg Pitsburg 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 45359 fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-75 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Miami County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-75 | 6 |
| US-36 | 2 |
| CR-16 Peterson Rd | 1 |
| CR-20 Gettysburg Pitsburg Rd | 1 |
| CR-25A | 1 |
| CR-35 Washington Rd | 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 45359 at a glance
| Population | 2,160 |
| Density | 60 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $77,083 |
| Median home value | $208,577 |
| Home ownership | 79% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 6 a year in the 1990s and 48 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.8 a year in 2016–19, 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 45359
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 45359?
633 truck crashes have been reported in Miami County since 2015, with 22 deaths and 266 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 45359?
NHTSA data shows I-75 with 6 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 45359 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 45359?
October has the most truck crashes in Miami County, 11.1% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 45359?
Since 2015, Miami County has reported 15 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.4% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 45359 compare with Ohio for truck crashes?
Miami County records 48.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 50.8 across Ohio.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 45359?
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.