ZIP 45402 (Dayton, OH) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 45402: 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 stands out for higher in rain, sleet or snow and after dark.
ZIP 45402 at a glance: I-75 17 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 45402.
Overview
Montgomery County has recorded 3,149 truck crashes since 2015, with 1,652 people injured and 65 killed.
That averages about 1 truck crash a day in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (9.3% of the year) and are lowest in June (7.4%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.2% of truck crashes, against 42.3% across Ohio.
By time of day, 12–1 am stands out with 7.9% of truck crashes.
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 45402 with 17 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come I-70 (3), US-35 (3) and CR-74 Needmore Rd (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
67 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.1% share (Ohio: 2.5%).
Garbage-truck crashes peak in February (15% of them).
They recorded 3.2 deaths per 100 crashes, against 2.2 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 45402 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.
- Waste haulers: February is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Montgomery County.
- 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 | 17 |
| I-70 | 3 |
| US-35 | 3 |
| CR-74 Needmore Rd | 2 |
| CR-87 Webster St | 2 |
| I-675 | 2 |
| SR-725 | 2 |
| CR-142 Dayton Xenia Rd | 1 |
| CR-36 Little Richmond Rd | 1 |
| CR-99 Dixie Dr | 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 45402 at a glance
| Population | 9,407 |
| Density | 832 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $48,401 |
| Median home value | $122,455 |
| Home ownership | 36% |
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 large-truck crashes: 3.8 a year in 2016–19, 6.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 45402
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 45402?
Montgomery County has had 3,149 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 1,652 people and killing 65.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 45402?
I-75 had 17 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 45402 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 45402?
Truck crashes in Montgomery County peak in October, with 9.3% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 45402?
67 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Montgomery County since 2015, 2.1% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 45402 compared with Ohio?
Montgomery County records 49.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 50.8 across Ohio.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 45402?
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.