Lewisburg, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Lewisburg: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Lewisburg and Preble County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Preble County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
8 of 622 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Preble County compares with Ohio
Preble County against Ohio and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Preble County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Preble County | Ohio | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 131.5 | 50.8 | 49.7 | 2.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.4 | 3.1 | 3.4 | 2.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.47 | 0.50 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.2% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 53% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 9.0% | 7.8% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.0% | 21.4% | 23.7% | 16% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 17.0% | 18.9% | 13.8% | 10% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.8% | 42.3% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 31.2% | 25.8% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Preble County sits below Ohio on garbage-truck share, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Preble County: 6.4 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 3.1 in Ohio.
Overview
Preble County has recorded 622 truck crashes since 2015, with 301 people injured and 38 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 7 days.
Only 4 truck crashes were reported in Lewisburg since 2015; patterns below come from Preble County as a whole.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in December (10.9% of the year) and are lowest in April (5.9%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 44.8% of truck crashes, vs 42.3% for Ohio.
The busiest hour is 12–1 am, with 12.1% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 9.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Ohio: 7.8%).
Where crashes happen
I-70 leads within 10 miles of Lewisburg with 8 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come US-40 (2), CR-2 Darke Mont Co Line Rd (1) and CR-24 Westbrook Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
8 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.3% share (Ohio: 2.5%).
Route planning tips for Lewisburg fleets
- Review driver schedules for December, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-70; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 9.0% of truck crashes here, more than Ohio; schedule winter checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Preble County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-70 | 8 |
| US-40 | 2 |
| CR-2 Darke Mont Co Line Rd | 1 |
| CR-24 Westbrook Rd | 1 |
| Ts-405 Engle Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Preble County) |
|---|---|
| Ir 70 | 336 |
| US-127 | 93 |
| US-35 | 27 |
| US-40 | 20 |
| SR-122 | 18 |
| SR-503 | 13 |
| SR-725 | 12 |
| SR-177 | 10 |
Lewisburg at a glance
| Population | 1,737 |
| Land area | 1.1 sq mi |
| Density | 1,601 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 45338) | $74,776 |
| Median home value (ZIP 45338) | $193,845 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Preble 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 | 1 | — | 1.6 |
| 2000s | 27 | +2180% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 47 | +78% | 1.1 |
| 2020s | 50 | +7% | 2.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 1 a year in the 1990s and 50 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.5 a year in 2016–19, 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Lewisburg
How common are truck crashes in Lewisburg?
Preble County has had 622 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 301 people and killing 38.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Lewisburg?
NHTSA data shows I-70 with 8 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Lewisburg since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Lewisburg?
December has the most truck crashes in Preble County, 10.9% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Lewisburg?
Since 2015, Preble County has reported 8 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.3% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Lewisburg compared with Ohio?
Per 100,000 residents, Preble County has 131.5 truck crashes a year; Ohio has 50.8.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Lewisburg?
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.