Newton Township, Pike County, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Newton Township, Pike County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Newton Township, Pike County and Pike County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Pike County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
8 of 198 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Pike County compares with Ohio
Pike County against Ohio and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Pike County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Pike County | Ohio | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 63.8 | 50.8 | 49.7 | 1.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.3 | 3.1 | 3.4 | 1.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.65 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.2% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 1.7× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.6% | 7.8% | 6.2% | 80% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.8% | 21.4% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.1% | 18.9% | 13.8% | 36% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 35.8% | 42.3% | 41.9% | 15% below the state |
| After dark | 22.1% | 25.8% | 24.8% | 14% below the state |
Compared with Ohio, Pike County is lower on on snow, slush or ice, in rain, sleet or snow and winter months (nov–mar). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Pike County: 1 in 24 crashes involve a garbage truck (8 since 2015), vs 2.5% across Ohio.
Overview
Police reported 198 crashes involving commercial trucks in Pike County since 2015: 126 people were injured and 13 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 21 days.
Only 1 truck crash was reported in Newton Township, Pike County since 2015; patterns below come from Pike County as a whole.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (13.6% of the year) and are lowest in February (4.5%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 35.8% of truck crashes, vs 42.3% for Ohio.
The busiest hour is 10–11 am, with 9.6% of truck crashes.
1.6% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 7.8% across Ohio.
Where crashes happen
SR-32 leads within 10 miles of Newton with 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-104 (1), SR-772 (1) and US-23 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
8 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 4.0% share (Ohio: 2.5%).
Route planning tips for Newton Township, Pike County fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Pike County.
- Check whether your routes use SR-32, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Morning starts matter: 25.8% 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
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Pike County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-32 | 2 |
| SR-104 | 1 |
| SR-772 | 1 |
| US-23 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Pike County) |
|---|---|
| SR-32 | 54 |
| US-23 | 45 |
| SR-124 | 16 |
| Emmitt Avenue Av | 12 |
| Emmitt Av | 11 |
| SR-220 | 10 |
| SR-104 | 7 |
| US-32 | 6 |
Newton Township, Pike County at a glance
| Population | 1,794 |
| Land area | 30.3 sq mi |
| Density | 59 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 45661) | $52,633 |
| Median home value (ZIP 45661) | $148,681 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Pike 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 | 2 | — | 1.6 |
| 2000s | 13 | +419% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 17 | +35% | 1.2 |
| 2020s | 16 | -5% | 0.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 2 to 16. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 1.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Newton Township, Pike County
How common are truck crashes in Newton Township, Pike County?
Since 2015, 198 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Pike County (126 injured, 13 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Newton Township, Pike County?
NHTSA data shows SR-32 with 2 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Newton since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Newton Township, Pike County?
The worst month is October: 13.6% of truck crashes in Pike County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Newton Township, Pike County?
Since 2015, Pike County has reported 8 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.0% of its truck crashes.
How does Newton Township, Pike County compare with Ohio for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Pike County has 63.8 truck crashes a year; Ohio has 50.8.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Newton Township, Pike County?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.