Newberry, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Newberry: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Newberry and Miami County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Miami County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
15 of 633 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Miami County compares with Ohio
Miami County against Ohio and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Miami County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Miami County | Ohio | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 48.0 | 50.8 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.6 | 3.1 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.42 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 16% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.5% | 2.5% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 6.3% | 7.8% | 6.2% | 20% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.3% | 21.4% | 23.7% | 15% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 16.2% | 18.9% | 13.8% | 14% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.0% | 42.3% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 32.0% | 25.8% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Compared with Ohio, Miami County is lower on injuries per crash, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes and after dark.
The headline for Newberry: I-75 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Newberry: 4 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 633 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Miami County. They injured 266 people and killed 22.
That averages about one truck crash every 7 days in fully reported years.
Only 6 truck crashes were reported in Newberry since 2015; patterns below come from Miami County as a whole.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 11.1% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (5.1%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.0% of truck crashes, vs 42.3% for Ohio.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 9.2% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 6.3% of truck crashes, compared with 7.8% in Ohio.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-75 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). Next come US-36 (2), CR-13 Russia Versailles Rd (1) and CR-16 Peterson Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 15 of the truck crashes here, or 2.4%, compared with 2.5% in Ohio.
Route planning tips for Newberry fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-75; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Miami County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-75 | 4 |
| US-36 | 2 |
| CR-13 Russia Versailles Rd | 1 |
| CR-16 Peterson Rd | 1 |
| CR-20 Gettysburg Pitsburg Rd | 1 |
| CR-25A | 1 |
| CR-35 Washington Rd | 1 |
| SR-48 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Miami County) |
|---|---|
| Ir 75 | 375 |
| Main St | 26 |
| US-36 | 23 |
| Cr 25A | 20 |
| SR-41 | 15 |
| SR-571 | 11 |
| Covington Av | 7 |
| Ash St | 6 |
Newberry at a glance
| Population | 6,579 |
| Land area | 42.4 sq mi |
| Density | 155 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 45318) | $73,867 |
| Median home value (ZIP 45318) | $194,902 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Miami 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 | 6 | — | 2.3 |
| 2000s | 41 | +636% | 1.3 |
| 2010s | 53 | +30% | 1.7 |
| 2020s | 48 | -9% | 2.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 6 a year in the 1990s and 48 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 1.8 a year in 2016–19 and 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Newberry
How many truck crashes happen in Newberry?
633 truck crashes have been reported in Miami County since 2015, with 22 deaths and 266 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Newberry?
NHTSA data shows I-75 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Newberry since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Newberry?
The worst month is October: 11.1% of truck crashes in Miami County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Newberry?
Garbage trucks were involved in 15 reported crashes in Miami County since 2015 (2.4% of truck crashes).
How does Newberry compare with Ohio for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 48.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Miami County, vs 50.8 for Ohio.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Newberry?
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.