ZIP 45434 (Dayton, OH) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 45434: 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 |
Compared with Ohio, Greene County is lower on 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.
ZIP 45434 at a glance: I-75 deadliest road: 10 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 45434 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 721 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Greene County. They injured 343 people and killed 31.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 6 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 11.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 5.8%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.1% of truck crashes, vs 42.3% for Ohio.
The busiest hour is 12–1 am, with 8.6% of truck crashes.
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, I-75 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (10). After it: US-35 (6), CR-142 Dayton Xenia Rd (1) and CR-74 Needmore Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 20 of the truck crashes here, or 2.8%, compared with 2.5% in Ohio.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in August (20%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 45434 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Greene County.
- Check whether your routes use I-75, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Waste haulers: August is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Greene County.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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) |
|---|---|
| I-75 | 10 |
| US-35 | 6 |
| CR-142 Dayton Xenia Rd | 1 |
| CR-74 Needmore Rd | 1 |
| CR-84 Trebein Rd | 1 |
| Cherrywood Dr | 1 |
| SR-235 | 1 |
| SR-4 | 1 |
| SR-48 | 1 |
| SR-741 | 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 45434 at a glance
| Population | 12,529 |
| Density | 464 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $135,948 |
| Median home value | $311,566 |
| Home ownership | 91% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 29 a year in the 1990s and 57 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.8 a year in 2016–19, 2.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 45434
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 45434?
721 truck crashes have been reported in Greene County since 2015, with 31 deaths and 343 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 45434?
NHTSA data shows I-75 with 10 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 45434 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 45434?
October has the most truck crashes in Greene County, 11.0% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 45434?
Since 2015, Greene County has reported 20 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.8% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 45434 compare with Ohio?
Greene County records 35.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 50.8 across Ohio.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 45434?
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.