Newtonville, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Newtonville: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Newtonville and Spencer County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Spencer County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
5 of 191 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Spencer County compares with Indiana
Spencer County against Indiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Spencer County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Spencer County | Indiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 80.6 | 80.8 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.3 | 2.9 | 3.4 | 2.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.34 | 0.36 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.8% | 2.4% | 2.3% | 1.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 6.2% | 10.6% | 6.2% | 42% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.4% | 22.4% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.4% | 17.4% | 13.8% | 23% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.7% | 42.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 34.1% | 32.0% | 24.8% | same |
Spencer County sits below Indiana on on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
Spencer County at a glance: 7.3 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 2.9 in Indiana.
Overview
Since 2015, 191 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Spencer County. They injured 64 people and killed 13.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 22 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Newtonville since 2015; patterns below come from Spencer County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 12.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 5.2%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 44.7% of truck crashes, against 42.7% across Indiana.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 8.4% of truck crashes.
6.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 10.6% across Indiana.
Where crashes happen
US-60 leads within 10 miles of Newtonville with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: US-231N (2), SR-66 (1) and US-231 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 5 of the truck crashes here, or 2.6%, compared with 2.4% in Indiana.
Route planning tips for Newtonville fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to US-60 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Spencer County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-60 | 4 |
| US-231N | 2 |
| SR-66 | 1 |
| US-231 | 1 |
| Us- 231 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Spencer County) |
|---|---|
| US-231 | 18 |
| I-64 | 18 |
| SR-66 | 16 |
| US-231N | 12 |
| SR-66E | 11 |
| I-64W | 11 |
| I-64E | 8 |
| SR-66W | 7 |
Newtonville at a glance
| Land area | 0.7 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 47615) | $66,458 |
| Median home value (ZIP 47615) | $157,926 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Spencer 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 | 5 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 18 | +260% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 17 | -1% | 1.2 |
| 2020s | 16 | -6% | 1.0 |
In the 1990s about 5 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 16. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Newtonville
How many truck crashes happen in Newtonville?
Since 2015, 191 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Spencer County (64 injured, 13 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Newtonville?
US-60 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Newtonville since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Newtonville?
February has the most truck crashes in Spencer County, 12.6% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Newtonville?
Since 2015, Spencer County has reported 5 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.6% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Newtonville compared with Indiana?
Per 100,000 residents, Spencer County has 80.6 truck crashes a year; Indiana has 80.8.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Newtonville?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.