ZIP 45435 (Dayton, OH) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 45435: 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.
What stands out in ZIP 45435: I-75 deadliest road: 12 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 45435 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 721 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Greene County. They injured 343 people and killed 31.
That averages about one truck crash every 6 days in fully reported years.
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.
By time of day, 12–1 am stands out with 8.6% of truck crashes.
5.9% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 7.8% across Ohio.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-75 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (12). It is followed by I-70 (8), US-35 (6) and CR-74 Needmore Rd (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
20 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.8% share (Ohio: 2.5%).
Their busiest month is August, with 20% of garbage-truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 45435 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.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in August; review collection routes for that month.
- 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) |
|---|---|
| I-75 | 12 |
| I-70 | 8 |
| US-35 | 6 |
| CR-74 Needmore Rd | 2 |
| CR-87 Webster St | 2 |
| CR-142 Dayton Xenia Rd | 1 |
| CR-303 Medway New Carlisle Rd | 1 |
| CR-84 Trebein Rd | 1 |
| Cherrywood Dr | 1 |
| SR-235 | 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 45435 at a glance
| Population | 134 |
| Density | 292 per sq mi |
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 crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.8 a year in 2016–19 and 2.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 45435
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 45435?
721 truck crashes have been reported in Greene County since 2015, with 31 deaths and 343 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 45435?
Since 2015, I-75 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 45435: 12.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 45435?
The worst month is October: 11.0% of truck crashes in Greene County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 45435?
20 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Greene County since 2015, 2.8% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 45435 compare with Ohio for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Greene County has 35.6 truck crashes a year; Ohio has 50.8.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 45435?
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.