ZIP 45501 (Springfield, OH) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 45501: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Clark 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
17 of 1,160 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Clark County compares with Ohio
Clark County against Ohio and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Clark County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Clark County | Ohio | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 72.7 | 50.8 | 49.7 | 1.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.9 | 3.1 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.43 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 14% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.5% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 42% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 12.5% | 7.8% | 6.2% | 1.6× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.6% | 21.4% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 24.9% | 18.9% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 47.0% | 42.3% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 33.0% | 25.8% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Clark County has lower values than Ohio for injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It runs above Ohio on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
Clark County at a glance: 12.5% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Ohio: 7.8%).
Overview
Clark County has recorded 1,160 truck crashes since 2015, with 502 people injured and 36 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 4 days.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 11.8% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (6.2%).
November through March accounts for 47.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.3% in Ohio.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 am than at any other hour (10.2%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 12.5% of truck crashes, compared with 7.8% in Ohio.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-70 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (12). After it: SR-72 (2), CR-314 New Carlisle Pi (1) and CR-333 Dayton-Springfield Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 17 crashes, 1.5% of the total, against 2.5% across Ohio.
Route planning tips for ZIP 45501 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-70; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 12.5% of truck crashes here, more than Ohio; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 Clark County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-70 | 12 |
| SR-72 | 2 |
| CR-314 New Carlisle Pi | 1 |
| CR-333 Dayton-Springfield Rd | 1 |
| CR-506 Kenton St | 1 |
| SR-4 | 1 |
| SR-41 | 1 |
| TR-214 Bird Rd | 1 |
| Ts-216 Burnett Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Clark County) |
|---|---|
| Ir 70 | 757 |
| SR-41 | 30 |
| US-68 | 29 |
| US-40 | 26 |
| SR-4 | 26 |
| Ir 675 | 20 |
| Main St | 20 |
| SR-235 | 15 |
ZIP 45501 at a glance
| Population | 0 |
| Density | 0 per sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Clark 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 | 75 | — | 2.7 |
| 2000s | 73 | -3% | 2.0 |
| 2010s | 92 | +26% | 1.4 |
| 2020s | 96 | +5% | 3.2 |
In the 1990s about 75 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 96. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.8 a year in 2016–19, 3.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 45501
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 45501?
1,160 truck crashes have been reported in Clark County since 2015, with 36 deaths and 502 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 45501?
I-70 had 12 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 45501 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 45501?
The worst month is January: 11.8% of truck crashes in Clark County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 45501?
Since 2015, Clark County has reported 17 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.5% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 45501 compare with Ohio for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 72.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Clark County, vs 50.8 for Ohio.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 45501?
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.