Crushed Gravel ordered online by the ton. A dump truck delivers to your Dayton address and unloads right where you point.
Many buyers assume crushed gravel is a single product where any size works. In Dayton, where the ground freezes about 113 days a year, the wrong size leads to shifting and washout. The correction is matching the gravel's particle size and depth to the job.
Gravel Monkey delivers crushed gravel by the ton to Dayton addresses, sized for everything from a shed base to a farm lane. The truck arrives in your chosen window, and you buy only what the project needs.
Crushed gravel is sold in sizes from fine to coarse. The smaller sizes compact into a smooth, firm surface, while the larger sizes provide structural base. For a driveway, you may order a base lift of 1 1/2" crushed gravel and top it with 3/4" crushed gravel. Each product below serves a specific layer in the build.
| Size | Best For | Note |
| 3/8" Crushed Gravel | Fine compacting layer | Fine grain compacts into a smooth surface ideal for walkways, patios, and as a final dressing over base stone. |
| 3/4" Crushed Gravel | The workhorse size for base and drives | The most popular size for driveways and parking areas because it locks together and handles repeated traffic well. |
| 1" - 1 1/2" Crushed Gravel | Structural base under heavy loads | Packs tightly under large loads, making it suitable for roads, parking lots, and commercial building foundations. |
| 1 1/2" Crushed Gravel | First lift over soft subgrade | Opens up the subgrade to accept weight and spreads that load before the surface layer goes on top. |
| 2"-3" Crushed Gravel | Mud control and deep fill | Creates a durable base over soft mud or fills deep ruts in farm lanes and access roads. |
For each common project, there is a cost-effective option and a more permanent one. The table below lists the product that balances budget and longevity for typical Dayton jobs. Thicker base layers cost more upfront but last longer with less maintenance.
| Project | What to Order | Depth or Note |
| Soft or muddy subgrade | 1 1/2" Crushed Gravel | Acts as a bridging layer; cap with a finer gravel on top. |
| Farm and site access road | 3/4" Crushed Gravel | Compacts well and holds up under farm equipment; budget choice is larger stone. |
| Compacted base | 3/4" Crushed Gravel | Standard base for drives; increase lift for commercial traffic. |
| Trench backfill | 3/8" Crushed Gravel | Fills voids and allows drainage; compact in lifts. |
| Shed or slab pad | 1" - 1 1/2" Crushed Gravel | Provides stable foundation; thicker for slab on grade. |
Dayton receives about 19 inches of precipitation annually, so drainage matters for any gravel surface. Approximately 55 days each year bring at least a tenth of an inch of rain, meaning scheduling delivery when the ground is firm improves compaction.
Soils mapped in the Dayton area are commonly well drained, which can reduce the amount of base stone needed. The ground around Dayton takes water in at a moderate rate, so standard base depth is usually adequate. Spring thaw is the wet part of the year for driveways, and it is when a thin base shows up as ruts.
To estimate how many tons of crushed gravel you need, measure the length and width of the area in feet and decide on the depth. Gravel Monkey's material calculators convert those dimensions into tons, so you order the correct amount without waste or shortfall.
Ordering crushed gravel from Gravel Monkey is done entirely online. Choose the product and quantity by the ton, and enter your delivery ZIP code to see the total price at checkout. A dump truck delivers the load to your Dayton address, handling orders from 1 to over 40 tons.
Free delivery applies to qualifying orders. You pick a morning or afternoon window, and you must provide a valid phone number. Gravel Monkey sends a confirmation email when the order is placed, and a second email closer to the date with a photo of the material. Delivery proceeds only after you approve that second email.
For more details, visit the About Gravel Monkey page, read Customer reviews, and see the full Delivery information page for scheduling, access, and returns.
Yes, we deliver crushed gravel to Dayton and throughout Columbia County.
The tonnage depends on the area and depth. Columbia County permitted about 7 single-family homes in 2024, indicating local construction activity. Use the material calculators to convert dimensions to tons.
Crushed gravel is not ideal for smooth walking paths; 3/8" grade works better. It also should not be used where a rounded decorative rock is wanted because it is angular.
The delivery price is calculated based on your ZIP code at checkout. Free delivery may apply to qualifying orders.
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See the delivered price for your address and order crushed gravel by the ton online. Loads run from 1 to over 40 tons, with free delivery on qualifying orders.
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