ZIP 45504 (Springfield, OH) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 45504: 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 |
Compared with Ohio, Clark County is lower on 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% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 7.8% in 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
Truck crashes peak in January (11.8% of the year) and are lowest in April (6.2%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 47.0% of truck crashes, against 42.3% across Ohio.
By time of day, 12–1 am stands out with 10.2% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 12.5% of truck crashes, compared with 7.8% in Ohio.
Where crashes happen
I-70 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 45504 with 11 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by CR-303 Medway New Carlisle Rd (1), 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 45504 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use I-70, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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 | 11 |
| CR-303 Medway New Carlisle Rd | 1 |
| CR-314 New Carlisle Pi | 1 |
| CR-333 Dayton-Springfield Rd | 1 |
| CR-506 Kenton St | 1 |
| SR-235 | 1 |
| SR-4 | 1 |
| SR-72 | 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 45504 at a glance
| Population | 16,363 |
| Density | 288 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $69,960 |
| Median home value | $183,496 |
| Home ownership | 74% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 75 to 96. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 1.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 3.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 45504
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 45504?
Clark County has had 1,160 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 502 people and killing 36.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 45504?
NHTSA data shows I-70 with 11 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 45504 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 45504?
Truck crashes in Clark County peak in January, with 11.8% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 45504?
Since 2015, Clark County has reported 17 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.5% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 45504 compare with Ohio?
Clark County records 72.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 50.8 across Ohio.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 45504?
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.