Newton Township, Licking County, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Newton Township, Licking County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Newton Township, Licking County and Licking County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Licking County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
3.1 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 4.4 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Licking County compares with Ohio
Licking County against Ohio and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Licking County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Licking County | Ohio | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 50.4 | 50.8 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.4 | 3.1 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.50 | 0.50 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.1% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 1.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 6.8% | 7.8% | 6.2% | 13% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.3% | 21.4% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 16.9% | 18.9% | 13.8% | 11% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.8% | 42.3% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 25.8% | 25.8% | 24.8% | same |
Licking County sits below Ohio on on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
Licking County at a glance: June more garbage-truck crashes happen in June than in any other month (26%).
Overview
Since 2015, 1,136 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Licking County. They injured 559 people and killed 46.
That averages about one truck crash every 4 days in fully reported years.
Only 1 truck crash was reported in Newton Township, Licking County since 2015; patterns below come from Licking County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 11.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 6.0%.
November through March accounts for 41.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.3% in Ohio.
The busiest hour is 12–1 am, with 7.4% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 6.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Ohio: 7.8%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-16 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). Next come SR-37 (2), SR-79 (2) and US-62 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
34 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.0% share (Ohio: 2.5%).
Their busiest month is June, with 26% of garbage-truck crashes.
They recorded 3.1 deaths per 100 crashes, against 4.4 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Newton Township, Licking County fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-16; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at June schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- 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 Licking County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-16 | 4 |
| SR-37 | 2 |
| SR-79 | 2 |
| US-62 | 2 |
| N 21st St | 1 |
| SR-13 | 1 |
| SR-661 | 1 |
| TR-557 Mt Vernon Ave | 1 |
| Ts-142 Silver St | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Licking County) |
|---|---|
| Ir 70 | 463 |
| SR-16 | 50 |
| SR-37 | 41 |
| SR-79 | 29 |
| Ir 0070 | 24 |
| Lancaster Rd | 21 |
| US-40 | 20 |
| Main St | 20 |
Newton Township, Licking County at a glance
| Population | 3,222 |
| Land area | 23.2 sq mi |
| Density | 139 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 43055) | $63,974 |
| Median home value (ZIP 43055) | $202,316 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Licking 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 | 41 | — | 2.3 |
| 2000s | 61 | +48% | 2.4 |
| 2010s | 84 | +37% | 3.2 |
| 2020s | 94 | +12% | 3.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 41 a year in the 1990s and 94 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 4.0 a year in 2016–19 and 3.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Newton Township, Licking County
How many truck crashes happen in Newton Township, Licking County?
Since 2015, 1,136 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Licking County (559 injured, 46 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Newton Township, Licking County?
NHTSA data shows SR-16 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Newton since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Newton Township, Licking County?
The worst month is October: 11.3% of truck crashes in Licking County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Newton Township, Licking County?
Since 2015, Licking County has reported 34 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.0% of its truck crashes.
How does Newton Township, Licking County compare with Ohio for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Licking County has 50.4 truck crashes a year; Ohio has 50.8.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Newton Township, Licking County?
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.