ZIP 45383 (West Milton, OH) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 45383: 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 |
Compared with Ohio, Miami County is lower on injuries per crash, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes and after dark.
What stands out in ZIP 45383: I-75 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 45383: 11 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
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.
Road surface: 6.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Ohio: 7.8%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-75 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (11). It is followed by I-70 (2), CR-2 Darke Mont Co Line Rd (1) and CR-24 Westbrook 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 45383 fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 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
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 | 11 |
| I-70 | 2 |
| CR-2 Darke Mont Co Line Rd | 1 |
| CR-24 Westbrook Rd | 1 |
| CR-35 Washington Rd | 1 |
| CR-99 Dixie Dr | 1 |
| SR-48 | 1 |
| US-40 | 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 45383 at a glance
| Population | 6,912 |
| Density | 114 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $66,620 |
| Median home value | $175,400 |
| Home ownership | 74% |
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. 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 45383
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 45383?
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 45383?
I-75 had 11 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 45383 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 45383?
Truck crashes in Miami County peak in October, with 11.1% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 45383?
Since 2015, Miami County has reported 15 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.4% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 45383 compare with Ohio?
Miami County records 48.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 50.8 across Ohio.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 45383?
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.