Verona, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Verona: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Verona 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 runs above Ohio on 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.
That averages about one truck crash every 7 days in fully reported years.
Verona had 0 reported truck crashes 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%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 44.8% of truck crashes, against 42.3% across Ohio.
By time of day, 12–1 am stands out with 12.1% of truck crashes.
9.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 7.8% across Ohio.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-70 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5). It is followed by CR-2 Darke Mont Co Line Rd (1), CR-24 Westbrook Rd (1) and SR-49 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
8 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.3% share (Ohio: 2.5%).
Route planning tips for Verona 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.
- 9.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Ohio; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
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 | 5 |
| CR-2 Darke Mont Co Line Rd | 1 |
| CR-24 Westbrook Rd | 1 |
| SR-49 | 1 |
| SR-49A | 1 |
| Ts-405 Engle Rd | 1 |
| US-127 | 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 |
Verona at a glance
| Population | 401 |
| Land area | 0.5 sq mi |
| Density | 879 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 45378) | $73,000 |
| Median home value (ZIP 45378) | $143,253 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 1 to 50. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.5 a year in 2016–19, 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Verona
How common are truck crashes in Verona?
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 Verona?
I-70 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Verona since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Verona?
December has the most truck crashes in Preble County, 10.9% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Verona?
Since 2015, Preble County has reported 8 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.3% of its truck crashes.
How does Verona compare with Ohio for truck crashes?
Preble County records 131.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 50.8 across Ohio.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Verona?
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.