Twin Township, Preble County, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Twin Township, Preble County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Twin Township, Preble County 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 |
Compared with Ohio, Preble County is lower 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.
Preble County at a glance: 6.4 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 3.1 across Ohio.
Overview
Police reported 622 crashes involving commercial trucks in Preble County since 2015: 301 people were injured and 38 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 7 days in fully reported years.
Twin Township, Preble County had 1 reported truck crash since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Preble County numbers.
When crashes happen
December has the most truck crashes, 10.9% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (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.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 9.0% of truck crashes, compared with 7.8% in Ohio.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-70 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (7). Next come US-127 (2), CR-24 Westbrook Rd (1) and CR-36 Little Richmond Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 8 crashes, 1.3% of the total, against 2.5% across Ohio.
Route planning tips for Twin Township, Preble County fleets
- Plan December schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Preble County.
- 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.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Preble County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-70 | 7 |
| US-127 | 2 |
| CR-24 Westbrook Rd | 1 |
| CR-36 Little Richmond Rd | 1 |
| Ts-405 Engle Rd | 1 |
| US-40 | 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 |
Twin Township, Preble County at a glance
| Population | 2,648 |
| Land area | 34.9 sq mi |
| Density | 76 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 45381) | $62,263 |
| Median home value (ZIP 45381) | $202,277 |
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. NHTSA counts 1.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Twin Township, Preble County
How many truck crashes happen in Twin Township, Preble County?
Since 2015, 622 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Preble County (301 injured, 38 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Twin Township, Preble County?
NHTSA data shows I-70 with 7 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Twin since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Twin Township, Preble County?
The worst month is December: 10.9% of truck crashes in Preble County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Twin Township, Preble County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 8 reported crashes in Preble County since 2015 (1.3% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Twin Township, Preble County compared with Ohio?
Preble County records 131.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 50.8 across Ohio.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Twin Township, Preble 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.