Dayton & Montgomery County Car Accident Data

By knowing the latest Dayton and Montgomery County car accident statistics, you can better understand the top causes of auto accidents in the area and how often they occur. This can be an essential part of recovering compensation for your various damages.

At Kisling, Nestico & Redick, we’ve compiled the most recent car accident data available for Dayton and Montgomery County as of June 30, 2025. This info was obtained through the Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP) OSTATS Dashboard.

If you need legal advice after a collision, contact our Dayton car accident lawyers for a free consultation. Call (937) 427-4048 to get started.

2023-2024 Dayton Car Accident Numbers

Here is a breakdown of car accidents by month that occurred across Dayton and Montgomery County:

In 2025, Montgomery County has had 64,734 Total Vehicle Accidents.

• January 2025 – 1,007
• February 2025 – 787
• March 2025 – 832
• April 2025 – 979
• May 2025 – 1,046
• June 2025 – 792

Montgomery County Car Accidents by Severity

Car accidents can be terrifying for all involved. However, not every car accident ends in fatalities or catastrophic injuries. Of the 64,734 car accidents in the area:

• 17 fatalities occurred
• 146 involved serious injuries
• 910 had minor injuries
• 546 involved possible injuries
• 3,824 involved only property damage

Common Car Accidents in Dayton-Area

• Rear-End Collisions
• Head-On Crashes
• Side Impact “T-Bone” Wrecks
• Accidents with Semi-Trucks
• Side Swipe Accidents
• Blind Spot Collisions
• Run Off the Road Crashes
• Pedestrian Accidents
• Drunk Driving Wrecks
• Left-Turn Accidents
• U-Turn Collisions
• Motorcycle Accidents
• Hit and Run Crashes
• Parking Lot Accidents
• High-Speed Collisions
• Bicycle Accidents
• SUV Rollovers

If you or someone you love has suffered injuries in these collisions, you may benefit from the legal guidance and support offered at KNR.

Most car accidents are caused by negligent or unsafe driving. However, here are the most common causes of car accidents in Montgomery County and Dayton as of June 30, 2025:

Montgomery County Car Crash Variables

• Alcohol-Related – 2,632
• Bicycle-Related – 361
• Commercial-Related – 3,563
• Deer-Related – 1,015
• Distracted-Related – 2,887
• Drug-Related – 992
• Failure To Yield-Related – 10,713
• Mature-Related – 21,984
• Motorcycle-Related – 905
• OVI-Related – 3,182
• Pedestrian-Related – 853
• Ran Red Light/Stop Sign – 4,938
• School Bus-Related – 291
• Speed-Related – 7,149
• Teen-Related – 7,923
• Unbelted-Related – 16,161
• Work Zone-Related – 1,513
• Youth-Related – 19,500

When officers respond to an accident scene, they may only document the primary cause of the accident, even though unsafe or negligent driving is the underlying cause. For example, a motorist may have been driving over the speed limit because they were under the influence or driving aggressively.

The best way to find out what caused your collision and who is at fault is to contact a dedicated and local personal injury attorney.

Dayton Auto Accidents By Day & Time

A car accident can happen to anyone at any time, but there are certain times when you’re statistically more likely to be involved in a collision. Weather and road conditions can further influence accidents, but they provide some insight into why and when car crashes occur.

Crashes around Dayton by Day

• Sunday – 7,319
• Monday – 8,953
• Tuesday – 9,394
• Wednesday – 9,742
• Thursday – 9,931
• Friday – 10,884
• Saturday – 8,511

Crashes around Dayton by Hour

• 12-12:59 AM – 2.5%
• 1-1:59 AM – 1.8%
• 2-2:59 AM – 1.8%
• 3-3:59 AM – 1.3%
• 4-4:59 AM – 1.1%
• 5-5:59 AM – 1.4%
• 6-6:59 AM – 2.4%
• 7-7:59 AM – 4.5%
• 8-8:59 AM – 3.9%
• 9-9:59 AM – 3.4%
• 10-10:59 AM – 3.7%
• 11-11:59 AM – 4.6%
• 12-12:59 PM – 5.5%
• 1-1:59 PM – 5.6%
• 2-2:59 PM – 6.5%
• 3-3:59 PM – 8.1%
• 4-4:59 PM – 8.1%
• 5-5:59 PM – 8.3%
• 6-6:59 PM – 6.5%
• 7-7:59 PM – 5.1%
• 8-8:59 PM – 4.2%
• 9-9:59 PM – 3.8%
• 10-10:59 PM – 3.3%
• 11-11:59 PM – 2.6%

Dayton Accident Highway Stats

The highways in and around Dayton and Montgomery County are some of the most congested in the region. Many of the car accidents in Montgomery County that occurred so far this year happened on the following interstates:

• IR-75 – 75
• SR-48 – 29
• SR-725 – 8
• IR-70 – 27
• SR-741 – 4
• SR-201 – 5
• US-35 – 17
• SR-202 – 7