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Our LocationsDayton sits in the Miami Valley in western Ohio, home to the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force, the Dayton Art Institute, and Carillon Historical Park. It is also a crossroads for major interstates, and those roads are where you will find the most dangerous highways in Dayton. I-75 runs north and south through downtown, I-70 crosses just north of the city, US-35 carries commuters east and west, and I-675 loops through the southern and eastern suburbs. Heavy traffic, frequent merges, and a large share of trucks make these roads the scene of many serious crashes.
If you were hurt on one of these highways because of someone else’s negligence, the Dayton personal injury lawyers at Kisling, Nestico & Redick can help. Call (937) 427-4048 or contact us online to schedule a free consultation.
The highways below are where many of the region’s most serious crashes happen. Local crash numbers are broken down in our Dayton car accident statistics.
I-75 is the main north-south route through the Miami Valley, connecting Dayton with Cincinnati to the south and Toledo to the north. Through downtown it carries commuters, through traffic, and a steady stream of semi-trucks, with entrance and exit ramps packed closely together. Rear-end crashes in slowing traffic and sideswipes during last-second lane changes are common, especially at rush hour.
ODOT rebuilt I-75 through downtown in a multi-year project that reworked the ramps and added lanes. The road is less congested than it was, but higher speeds and heavy volume mean crashes still happen every day.
I-70 crosses the northern edge of the Dayton area on its way between Columbus and Indianapolis, and it meets I-75 near Vandalia at a major system interchange. Two major freight routes come together here, so a large share of the traffic is tractor-trailers. Drivers merging between the interstates, changing lanes to reach the right ramp, and dealing with construction as the interchange has been rebuilt in stages all add risk. A crash with a loaded truck at highway speed can cause catastrophic injuries.
US-35 runs east and west through Dayton, linking downtown with Beavercreek, Xenia, and the communities west of the city. It is packed with commuters in the morning and evening, and stretches with closely spaced interchanges and short merge lanes leave little room for error. ODOT has widened parts of the corridor east of downtown, but rear-end and lane-change crashes remain common when traffic backs up near the exits.
I-675 loops around the southern and eastern sides of the Dayton area, from I-75 near Miamisburg through Centerville and Beavercreek to I-70 near Fairborn. It serves busy shopping and business areas, including the corridor near The Greene and Fairfield Commons, and Wright-Patterson Air Force Base traffic. Heavy commuter volume, high speeds, and drivers entering and leaving at the US-35 and shopping-area interchanges contribute to crashes.
Road work is a near-constant on these highways. Lane shifts, narrowed lanes, missing shoulders, and sudden slowdowns cause rear-end crashes and sideswipes, and they put road crews in danger too. Our article on work zone dangers explains the most common hazards, and our page on highway and interstate accidents covers how fault is decided.
Winter brings snow, freezing rain, and black ice, which forms first on bridges and overpasses. Many winter crashes happen when drivers keep their normal speed or follow too closely to stop on a slick road. Bad weather does not excuse careless driving, and a driver who goes too fast for the conditions can still be held responsible.
Road design and maintenance play a part, but many highway crashes around Dayton come down to how people drive:
These crashes often cause whiplash, back and spinal cord injuries, traumatic brain injuries, broken bones, and internal injuries, and the high speeds involved make them more severe than most city collisions.
If you are involved in a highway crash, you will likely feel overwhelmed and possibly in a lot of pain. Try to think clearly and take steps to protect your health and your rights. Our Dayton car accident lawyers can take over the rest.
When a commercial truck is involved, the trucking company and its insurer may also be responsible, and evidence such as the driver’s logbook and the truck’s electronic data needs to be preserved quickly.
If you were hurt in a crash on I-75, I-70, US-35, or I-675, call 1-800-HURT-NOW for a free consultation. The sooner we hear from you, the sooner we can get the crash report and start preserving evidence.
Ohio follows an at-fault system, which means the driver who caused the crash, through their insurance company, pays for the harm. Multi-vehicle pileups on I-75 or I-70 can involve several drivers who each share part of the blame, and each one’s insurer may owe a share. When a semi is involved, the trucking company is often responsible too, and commercial policies usually carry far higher limits than personal ones. If the at-fault driver had no insurance or too little, your own uninsured and underinsured motorists coverage may fill the gap. Working out every source of coverage early is one of the most important things a lawyer does in a highway case.
No agency publishes an official ranking. Many people would point first to I-75, where commuters and semis squeeze through downtown on ramps that come one after another. I-70 near the I-75 interchange, US-35, and I-675 also see many serious crashes.
On the downtown stretch, shoulders are narrow and exits come quickly, so get to the right shoulder or the next exit if your car can move, turn on your hazards, and call 911. Interstate crashes in the Dayton area are often handled by the Ohio State Highway Patrol, so ask the trooper for the report number. See a doctor the same day, write down what you remember about the other vehicle, and speak with a lawyer before you give the other driver’s insurer a statement.
You can request the report from the agency that responded, such as the Ohio State Highway Patrol for many interstate crashes or the Dayton Police Department for crashes in the city. Many Ohio crash reports are also available online through the Ohio Department of Public Safety. Our guide on how to obtain a crash report in Ohio walks through the steps.
If you were hurt in a crash on a Dayton highway, call us as soon as possible. We have the knowledge and resources to protect your rights and pursue the compensation you deserve. Call 1-800-HURT-NOW or our Dayton office at (937) 427-4048. We do not charge up-front fees, and we are not paid unless you recover compensation.
