ZIP 45503 (Springfield, OH) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 45503: 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.
The headline for Clark County: 12.5% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 7.8% across Ohio.
Overview
Police reported 1,160 crashes involving commercial trucks in Clark County since 2015: 502 people were injured and 36 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 4 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 11.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 6.2%.
November through March accounts for 47.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.3% in Ohio.
By time of day, 12–1 am stands out with 10.2% of truck crashes.
12.5% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 7.8% across Ohio.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-70 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (6). It is followed by CR-314 New Carlisle Pi (1), CR-333 Dayton-Springfield Rd (1) and CR-506 Kenton St (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
17 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.5% share (Ohio: 2.5%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 45503 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.
- 12.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Ohio; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Clark County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-70 | 6 |
| CR-314 New Carlisle Pi | 1 |
| CR-333 Dayton-Springfield Rd | 1 |
| CR-506 Kenton St | 1 |
| SR-29 | 1 |
| SR-4 | 1 |
| SR-41 | 1 |
| SR-55 | 1 |
| SR-72 | 1 |
| TR-214 Bird 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 45503 at a glance
| Population | 32,638 |
| Density | 722 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $59,595 |
| Median home value | $168,068 |
| Home ownership | 61% |
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 45503
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 45503?
1,160 truck crashes have been reported in Clark County since 2015, with 36 deaths and 502 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 45503?
NHTSA data shows I-70 with 6 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 45503 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 45503?
The worst month is January: 11.8% of truck crashes in Clark County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 45503?
17 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Clark County since 2015, 1.5% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 45503 compared with Ohio?
The yearly rate is 72.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Clark County, vs 50.8 for Ohio.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 45503?
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.