ZIP 45416 (Dayton, OH) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 45416: 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 has lower values than Ohio for 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.
What stands out in ZIP 45416: I-75 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 45416: 16 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 3,149 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Montgomery County. They injured 1,652 people and killed 65.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 1 truck crash a day.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 9.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is June at 7.4%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.2% of truck crashes, against 42.3% across Ohio.
The busiest hour is 12–1 am, 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
Within this area, I-75 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (16). Next come I-70 (4), US-35 (3) and CR-74 Needmore Rd (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 67 of the truck crashes here, or 2.1%, compared with 2.5% in Ohio.
Their busiest month is February, with 15% of garbage-truck crashes.
They recorded 3.2 deaths per 100 crashes, against 2.2 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 45416 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.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Montgomery County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-75 | 16 |
| I-70 | 4 |
| US-35 | 3 |
| CR-74 Needmore Rd | 2 |
| CR-87 Webster St | 2 |
| CR-99 Dixie Dr | 2 |
| SR-48 | 2 |
| CR-24 Westbrook Rd | 1 |
| CR-36 Little Richmond Rd | 1 |
| SR-4 | 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 45416 at a glance
| Population | 5,640 |
| Density | 1,124 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $46,174 |
| Median home value | $98,130 |
| Home ownership | 66% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 8 to 259. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 3.8 a year in 2016–19 and 6.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 45416
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 45416?
3,149 truck crashes have been reported in Montgomery County since 2015, with 65 deaths and 1,652 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 45416?
NHTSA data shows I-75 with 16 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 45416 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 45416?
Truck crashes in Montgomery County peak in October, with 9.3% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 45416?
Garbage trucks were involved in 67 reported crashes in Montgomery County since 2015 (2.1% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 45416 compare with Ohio for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 49.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Montgomery County, vs 50.8 for Ohio.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 45416?
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.