Newbury, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Newbury: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Newbury and LaGrange County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use LaGrange County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
6 of 614 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How LaGrange County compares with Indiana
LaGrange County against Indiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where LaGrange County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | LaGrange County | Indiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 129.3 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 1.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.5 | 2.9 | 3.4 | 2.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.39 | 0.36 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.0% | 2.4% | 2.3% | 56% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 12.8% | 10.6% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.8% | 22.4% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.7% | 17.4% | 13.8% | 10% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.6% | 42.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 34.7% | 32.0% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Compared with Indiana, LaGrange County is lower on garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in LaGrange County: 6.5 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 2.9 in Indiana.
Overview
LaGrange County has recorded 614 truck crashes since 2015, with 240 people injured and 39 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 7 days in fully reported years.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Newbury since 2015; patterns below come from LaGrange County as a whole.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 12.7% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (6.2%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 43.6% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Indiana.
The busiest hour is 12–1 am, with 9.3% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 12.8% of truck crashes, compared with 10.6% in Indiana.
Where crashes happen
I-80 leads within 10 miles of Newbury with 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-5 (5), US-20 (5) and SR-120 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
6 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.0% share (Indiana: 2.4%).
Route planning tips for Newbury fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-80; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- With 12.8% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Indiana), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 LaGrange County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 6 |
| SR-5 | 5 |
| US-20 | 5 |
| SR-120 | 2 |
| CR-200 North | 1 |
| CR-35 | 1 |
| SR-9S | 1 |
| Sr- 13 | 1 |
| US-20W | 1 |
| Us- 20 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (LaGrange County) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 215 |
| US-20 | 92 |
| SR-5 | 20 |
| US-20W | 20 |
| SR-120 | 17 |
| SR-9 | 12 |
| I-80W | 10 |
| I-80E | 10 |
Newbury at a glance
| Population | 5,898 |
| Land area | 35.3 sq mi |
| Density | 167 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 46565) | $96,199 |
| Median home value (ZIP 46565) | $344,177 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in LaGrange 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 | 23 | — | 2.2 |
| 2000s | 48 | +111% | 1.2 |
| 2010s | 49 | +1% | 1.9 |
| 2020s | 54 | +12% | 3.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 23 to 54. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 2.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 3.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Newbury
How many truck accidents are there in Newbury?
LaGrange County has had 614 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 240 people and killing 39.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Newbury?
NHTSA data shows I-80 with 6 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Newbury since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Newbury?
January has the most truck crashes in LaGrange County, 12.7% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Newbury?
Garbage trucks were involved in 6 reported crashes in LaGrange County since 2015 (1.0% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Newbury compared with Indiana?
The yearly rate is 129.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in LaGrange County, vs 80.8 for Indiana.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Newbury?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.