ZIP 45370 (Spring Valley, OH) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 45370: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Greene 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
20 of 721 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Greene County compares with Ohio
Greene County against Ohio and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Greene County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Greene County | Ohio | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 35.6 | 50.8 | 49.7 | 30% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.5 | 3.1 | 3.4 | 1.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.48 | 0.50 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.7% | 2.5% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 5.9% | 7.8% | 6.2% | 24% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.1% | 21.4% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.1% | 18.9% | 13.8% | 25% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.1% | 42.3% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 24.8% | 25.8% | 24.8% | same |
Greene County has lower values than Ohio for crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes.
ZIP 45370 at a glance: US-35 deadliest road: 3 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 45370 since 2015.
Overview
Greene County has recorded 721 truck crashes since 2015, with 343 people injured and 31 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 6 days.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 11.0% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (5.8%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.1% of truck crashes, against 42.3% across Ohio.
The busiest hour is 12–1 am, with 8.6% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 5.9% of truck crashes, compared with 7.8% in Ohio.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 45370 is US-35, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by US-42 (2), CR-142 Dayton Xenia Rd (1) and CR-84 Trebein Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
20 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.8% share (Ohio: 2.5%).
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in August (20%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 45370 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Greene County.
- Check whether your routes use US-35, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in August; review collection routes for that month.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Greene County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-35 | 3 |
| US-42 | 2 |
| CR-142 Dayton Xenia Rd | 1 |
| CR-84 Trebein Rd | 1 |
| CR-97 Wilmington Dayton Pk | 1 |
| I-675 | 1 |
| SR-380 | 1 |
| SR-48 | 1 |
| SR-725 | 1 |
| SR-73 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Greene County) |
|---|---|
| US-35 | 218 |
| Ir 675 | 83 |
| SR-72 | 51 |
| Ir 71 | 46 |
| US-68 | 24 |
| US-42 | 22 |
| SR-235 | 17 |
| I 675 Hw | 17 |
ZIP 45370 at a glance
| Population | 2,518 |
| Density | 58 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $122,000 |
| Median home value | $360,950 |
| Home ownership | 90% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Greene 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 | 29 | — | 1.8 |
| 2000s | 40 | +37% | 1.8 |
| 2010s | 59 | +49% | 1.6 |
| 2020s | 57 | -4% | 2.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 29 to 57. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 1.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 45370
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 45370?
721 truck crashes have been reported in Greene County since 2015, with 31 deaths and 343 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 45370?
US-35 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 45370 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 45370?
The worst month is October: 11.0% of truck crashes in Greene County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 45370?
Since 2015, Greene County has reported 20 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.8% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 45370 compare with Ohio for truck crashes?
Greene County records 35.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 50.8 across Ohio.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 45370?
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.