New Pittsburg, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in New Pittsburg: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in New Pittsburg and Ashland County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Ashland County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
7 of 704 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Ashland County compares with Ohio
Ashland County against Ohio and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Ashland County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Ashland County | Ohio | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 114.5 | 50.8 | 49.7 | 2.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.3 | 3.1 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.49 | 0.50 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.1% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 58% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 10.2% | 7.8% | 6.2% | 1.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.4% | 21.4% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 20.3% | 18.9% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.0% | 42.3% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 26.5% | 25.8% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Ohio, Ashland County is lower on garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in Ashland County: 1 in 94 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 1.1%, vs 2.5% in Ohio.
Overview
Since 2015, 704 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Ashland County. They injured 339 people and killed 24.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 6 days.
New Pittsburg had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Ashland County numbers.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 10.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 6.7%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 43.0% of truck crashes, vs 42.3% for Ohio.
By time of day, 12–1 am stands out with 8.1% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 10.2% of truck crashes, compared with 7.8% in Ohio.
Where crashes happen
I-71 leads within 10 miles of New Pittsburg with 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-83 (3), US-250 (3) and SR-3 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 7 crashes, 1.0% of the total, against 2.5% across Ohio.
Route planning tips for New Pittsburg fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Ashland County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-71; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- With 10.2% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Ohio), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Ashland County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-71 | 5 |
| SR-83 | 3 |
| US-250 | 3 |
| SR-3 | 2 |
| US-30 | 2 |
| US-42 | 2 |
| SR-302 | 1 |
| SR-60 | 1 |
| SR-89 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Ashland County) |
|---|---|
| Ir 71 | 253 |
| US-30 | 107 |
| US-250 | 72 |
| US-224 | 31 |
| US-42 | 30 |
| SR-60 | 25 |
| SR-89 | 23 |
| SR-302 | 14 |
New Pittsburg at a glance
| Land area | 1.4 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 44840) | $83,021 |
| Median home value (ZIP 44840) | $241,600 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Ashland 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 | 38 | — | 3.1 |
| 2000s | 49 | +27% | 1.7 |
| 2010s | 56 | +15% | 1.4 |
| 2020s | 56 | -1% | 1.8 |
In the 1990s about 38 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 56. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about New Pittsburg
How many truck crashes happen in New Pittsburg?
Since 2015, 704 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Ashland County (339 injured, 24 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in New Pittsburg?
NHTSA data shows I-71 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of New Pittsburg since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in New Pittsburg?
Truck crashes in Ashland County peak in February, with 10.4% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in New Pittsburg?
7 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Ashland County since 2015, 1.0% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in New Pittsburg compared with Ohio?
Per 100,000 residents, Ashland County has 114.5 truck crashes a year; Ohio has 50.8.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in New Pittsburg?
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.