New Bavaria, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in New Bavaria: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in New Bavaria and Henry County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Henry County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
4 of 411 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Henry County compares with Ohio
Henry County against Ohio and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Henry County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Henry County | Ohio | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 123.5 | 50.8 | 49.7 | 2.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.0 | 3.1 | 3.4 | 2.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.71 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.4× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.1% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 58% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 13.9% | 7.8% | 6.2% | 1.8× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.3% | 21.4% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 21.9% | 18.9% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 46.3% | 42.3% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 21.9% | 25.8% | 24.8% | 15% below the state |
Henry County sits below Ohio on garbage-truck share and after dark. It runs above Ohio on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Henry County: 7.0 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 3.1 across Ohio.
Overview
Police reported 411 crashes involving commercial trucks in Henry County since 2015: 284 people were injured and 26 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 11 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in New Bavaria since 2015, this page uses Henry County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (12.2% of the year) and are lowest in December (5.4%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 46.3% of truck crashes, vs 42.3% for Ohio.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 9.2% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 13.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Ohio: 7.8%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of New Bavaria since 2015 were spread across roads: CR-17 Watson Rd (1), CR-7 (1), SR-108 (1), SR-109 (1) and SR-613 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 4 of the truck crashes here, or 1.0%, compared with 2.5% in Ohio.
Route planning tips for New Bavaria fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 24.3% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Ohio; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 13.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Ohio; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Henry County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-17 Watson Rd | 1 |
| CR-7 | 1 |
| SR-108 | 1 |
| SR-109 | 1 |
| SR-613 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Henry County) |
|---|---|
| US-24 | 145 |
| US-6 | 73 |
| SR-108 | 24 |
| SR-65 | 18 |
| SR-109 | 15 |
| SR-281 | 14 |
| SR-110 | 10 |
| US-00024 | 8 |
New Bavaria at a glance
| Population | 86 |
| Land area | 0.1 sq mi |
| Density | 1,229 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 43548) | $96,875 |
| Median home value (ZIP 43548) | $172,469 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Henry 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 | 24 | — | 2.6 |
| 2000s | 31 | +30% | 2.6 |
| 2010s | 33 | +6% | 1.9 |
| 2020s | 31 | -6% | 1.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 24 a year in the 1990s and 31 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 2.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about New Bavaria
How many truck accidents are there in New Bavaria?
411 truck crashes have been reported in Henry County since 2015, with 26 deaths and 284 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in New Bavaria?
January has the most truck crashes in Henry County, 12.2% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in New Bavaria?
Garbage trucks were involved in 4 reported crashes in Henry County since 2015 (1.0% of truck crashes).
How does New Bavaria compare with Ohio for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 123.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Henry County, vs 50.8 for Ohio.
How can I plan a safer truck route in New Bavaria?
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.