ZIP 45385 (Xenia, OH) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 45385: 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 runs above Ohio on deaths per 100 crashes.
The headline for ZIP 45385: US-35 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 45385: 4 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%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.1% of truck crashes, vs 42.3% for Ohio.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 am than at any other hour (8.6%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 5.9% of truck crashes, compared with 7.8% in Ohio.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-35 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). After it: SR-72 (2), CR-142 Dayton Xenia Rd (1) and CR-39 Jasper Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 20 crashes, 2.8% of the total, against 2.5% across Ohio.
Their busiest month is August, with 20% of garbage-truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 45385 fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to US-35 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Waste haulers: August is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Greene County.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
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 | 4 |
| SR-72 | 2 |
| CR-142 Dayton Xenia Rd | 1 |
| CR-39 Jasper Rd | 1 |
| CR-84 Trebein Rd | 1 |
| CR-94 Wilberforce Clifton Rd | 1 |
| Hussey Rd | 1 |
| US-42 | 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 45385 at a glance
| Population | 40,617 |
| Density | 114 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $76,564 |
| Median home value | $218,936 |
| Home ownership | 72% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 29 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 57. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 45385
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 45385?
Greene County has had 721 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 343 people and killing 31.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 45385?
NHTSA data shows US-35 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 45385 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 45385?
Truck crashes in Greene County peak in October, with 11.0% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 45385?
Garbage trucks were involved in 20 reported crashes in Greene County since 2015 (2.8% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 45385 compared with Ohio?
The yearly rate is 35.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Greene County, vs 50.8 for Ohio.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 45385?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.