Beaver Township, Newton County, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Beaver Township, Newton County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Beaver Township, Newton County and Newton County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Newton County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
3.6 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 4.8 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Newton County compares with Indiana
Newton County against Indiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Newton County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Newton County | Indiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 216.2 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 2.7× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.8 | 2.9 | 3.4 | 1.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.45 | 0.36 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 8.3% | 2.4% | 2.3% | 3.5× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 15.2% | 10.6% | 6.2% | 1.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.0% | 22.4% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.6% | 17.4% | 13.8% | 16% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 49.7% | 42.7% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 33.9% | 32.0% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Indiana, Newton County is lower on 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 Newton County: 1 in 12 crashes involve a garbage truck (29 since 2015), vs 2.4% across Indiana.
Overview
Police reported 353 crashes involving commercial trucks in Newton County since 2015: 156 people were injured and 17 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 12 days in fully reported years.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Beaver Township, Newton County since 2015, this page uses Newton County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 10.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is October at 5.9%.
November through March accounts for 49.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.7% in Indiana.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 9.1% of truck crashes.
15.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 10.6% across Indiana.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Beaver since 2015: US-41 (2) and Us- 41 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 29 crashes, 8.2% of the total, against 2.4% across Indiana.
Their busiest month is January, with 24% of garbage-truck crashes.
They recorded 3.6 deaths per 100 crashes, against 4.8 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Beaver Township, Newton County fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in January; review collection routes for that month.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 15.2% of truck crashes here, more than Indiana; schedule winter checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Newton County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-41 | 2 |
| Us- 41 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Newton County) |
|---|---|
| US-41 | 81 |
| I-65 | 39 |
| SR-10 | 25 |
| US-41N | 25 |
| US-41S | 19 |
| SR-10W | 15 |
| SR-14 | 11 |
| State Rd 10 | 8 |
Beaver Township, Newton County at a glance
| Population | 1,532 |
| Land area | 40.9 sq mi |
| Density | 37 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 47963) | $75,000 |
| Median home value (ZIP 47963) | $207,855 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Newton 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 | 18 | — | 1.3 |
| 2000s | 30 | +72% | 1.3 |
| 2010s | 32 | +5% | 1.3 |
| 2020s | 28 | -10% | 1.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 18 to 28. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 1.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Beaver Township, Newton County
How many truck crashes happen in Beaver Township, Newton County?
353 truck crashes have been reported in Newton County since 2015, with 17 deaths and 156 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Beaver Township, Newton County?
January has the most truck crashes in Newton County, 10.8% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Beaver Township, Newton County?
29 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Newton County since 2015, 8.2% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Beaver Township, Newton County compare with Indiana?
The yearly rate is 216.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Newton County, vs 80.8 for Indiana.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Beaver Township, Newton County?
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.