Middlebury, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Middlebury: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Middlebury and Knox County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Knox County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
12 of 205 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Knox County compares with Ohio
Knox County against Ohio and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Knox County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Knox County | Ohio | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 28.7 | 50.8 | 49.7 | 44% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.6 | 3.1 | 3.4 | 48% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.49 | 0.50 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 5.5% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 2.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.4% | 7.8% | 6.2% | 44% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.9% | 21.4% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.5% | 18.9% | 13.8% | 39% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.6% | 42.3% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 15.8% | 25.8% | 24.8% | 38% below the state |
Knox County sits below Ohio on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Knox County: 1 in 18 garbage-truck share of crashes is 5.5%, against 2.5% for Ohio.
Overview
Police reported 205 crashes involving commercial trucks in Knox County since 2015: 101 people were injured and 6 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 20 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Middlebury since 2015, this page uses Knox County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in July (10.7% of the year) and are lowest in April (4.9%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.6% of truck crashes, against 42.3% across Ohio.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 9.8% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 4.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Ohio: 7.8%).
Where crashes happen
I-71 leads within 10 miles of Middlebury with 11 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: SR-314 (2), SR-95 (1) and US-42 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 12 of the truck crashes here, or 5.9%, compared with 2.5% in Ohio.
Route planning tips for Middlebury fleets
- Review driver schedules for July, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-71, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Morning starts matter: 22.9% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Ohio.
- 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.
Reporting was incomplete in 2022, so those years are greyed out and left out of rates and comparisons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Knox County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-71 | 11 |
| SR-314 | 2 |
| SR-95 | 1 |
| US-42 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Knox County) |
|---|---|
| US-36 | 22 |
| SR-13 | 22 |
| SR-229 | 16 |
| SR-661 | 11 |
| US-62 | 9 |
| SR-95 | 6 |
| SR-586 | 6 |
| SR-3 | 6 |
Middlebury at a glance
| Population | 1,432 |
| Land area | 20.5 sq mi |
| Density | 70 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 43019) | $68,104 |
| Median home value (ZIP 43019) | $202,794 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Knox 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 | 11 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 16 | +41% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 19 | +22% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 15 | -24% | 0.2 |
In the 1990s about 11 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 15. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Middlebury
How many truck crashes happen in Middlebury?
205 truck crashes have been reported in Knox County since 2015, with 6 deaths and 101 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Middlebury?
Since 2015, I-71 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Middlebury: 11.
When do most truck crashes happen in Middlebury?
The worst month is July: 10.7% of truck crashes in Knox County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Middlebury?
Since 2015, Knox County has reported 12 garbage-truck crashes, or 5.9% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Middlebury compared with Ohio?
Per 100,000 residents, Knox County has 28.7 truck crashes a year; Ohio has 50.8.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Middlebury?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
Crash reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2022; those years are greyed out and left out of rates. 2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.