ZIP 45405 (Dayton, OH) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 45405: 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 |
Montgomery County sits below Ohio on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: in rain, sleet or snow and after dark.
ZIP 45405 at a glance: I-75 15 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 45405.
Overview
Since 2015, 3,149 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Montgomery County. They injured 1,652 people and killed 65.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 1 truck crash every day.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (9.3% of the year) and are lowest in June (7.4%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.2% of truck crashes, vs 42.3% for 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
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 45405 is I-75, with 15 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: I-70 (4), 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%).
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in February (15%).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 3.2, vs 2.2 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 45405 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.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at February schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
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 | 15 |
| I-70 | 4 |
| US-35 | 3 |
| CR-74 Needmore Rd | 2 |
| CR-87 Webster St | 2 |
| CR-99 Dixie Dr | 2 |
| SR-4 | 2 |
| SR-48 | 2 |
| CR-36 Little Richmond Rd | 1 |
| SR-741 | 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 45405 at a glance
| Population | 18,955 |
| Density | 1,844 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $43,973 |
| Median home value | $87,995 |
| 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. NHTSA counts 3.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 6.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 45405
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 45405?
Since 2015, 3,149 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Montgomery County (1,652 injured, 65 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 45405?
NHTSA data shows I-75 with 15 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 45405 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 45405?
Truck crashes in Montgomery County peak in October, with 9.3% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 45405?
67 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Montgomery County since 2015, 2.1% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 45405 compare with Ohio?
Per 100,000 residents, Montgomery County has 49.5 truck crashes a year; Ohio has 50.8.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 45405?
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.