Newton Township, Miami County, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Newton Township, Miami County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Newton Township, Miami County 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 |
Miami County sits below Ohio 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.
What stands out in Newton Township, Miami County: I-75 deadliest road: 6 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Newton since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 633 crashes involving commercial trucks in Miami County since 2015: 266 people were injured and 22 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 7 days in fully reported years.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Newton Township, Miami County since 2015, this page uses Miami County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
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.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 9.2% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 6.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Ohio: 7.8%).
Where crashes happen
I-75 leads within 10 miles of Newton with 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: US-36 (2), CR-16 Peterson Rd (1) and CR-2 Darke Mont Co Line Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
15 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.4% share (Ohio: 2.5%).
Route planning tips for Newton Township, Miami County fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Miami County.
- Check whether your routes use I-75, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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 | 6 |
| US-36 | 2 |
| CR-16 Peterson Rd | 1 |
| CR-2 Darke Mont Co Line Rd | 1 |
| CR-20 Gettysburg Pitsburg Rd | 1 |
| CR-25A | 1 |
| CR-35 Washington Rd | 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 |
Newton Township, Miami County at a glance
| Population | 3,606 |
| Land area | 41.7 sq mi |
| Density | 86 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 45359) | $77,083 |
| Median home value (ZIP 45359) | $208,577 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 6 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 48. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.8 a year in 2016–19, 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Newton Township, Miami County
How many truck accidents are there in Newton Township, Miami County?
Since 2015, 633 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Miami County (266 injured, 22 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Newton Township, Miami County?
I-75 had 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Newton since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Newton Township, Miami County?
The worst month is October: 11.1% of truck crashes in Miami County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Newton Township, Miami County?
15 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Miami County since 2015, 2.4% of all truck crashes.
How does Newton Township, Miami County compare with Ohio for truck crashes?
Miami County records 48.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 50.8 across Ohio.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Newton Township, Miami County?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.