ZIP 45440 (Dayton, OH) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 45440: 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 |
Greene County has lower values than Ohio for 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 45440: I-75 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 45440: 14 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%.
November through March accounts for 42.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.3% in Ohio.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 am than at any other hour (8.6%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 5.9% of truck crashes, compared with 7.8% in Ohio.
Where crashes happen
I-75 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 45440 with 14 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come US-35 (6), I-675 (2) and SR-725 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
20 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.8% share (Ohio: 2.5%).
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in August (20%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 45440 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 August 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 Greene County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-75 | 14 |
| US-35 | 6 |
| I-675 | 2 |
| SR-725 | 2 |
| US-42 | 2 |
| CR-142 Dayton Xenia Rd | 1 |
| CR-84 Trebein Rd | 1 |
| CR-97 Wilmington Dayton Pk | 1 |
| CR-99 Dixie Dr | 1 |
| Cherrywood Dr | 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 45440 at a glance
| Population | 22,358 |
| Density | 939 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $82,383 |
| Median home value | $267,472 |
| Home ownership | 62% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 29 to 57. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 45440
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 45440?
Since 2015, 721 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Greene County (343 injured, 31 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 45440?
NHTSA data shows I-75 with 14 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 45440 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 45440?
October has the most truck crashes in Greene County, 11.0% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 45440?
Garbage trucks were involved in 20 reported crashes in Greene County since 2015 (2.8% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 45440 compare with Ohio?
The yearly rate is 35.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Greene County, vs 50.8 for Ohio.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 45440?
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.