ZIP 44065 (Newbury, OH) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 44065: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Geauga County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
20 of 462 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Geauga County compares with Ohio
Geauga County against Ohio and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Geauga County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Geauga County | Ohio | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 42.1 | 50.8 | 49.7 | 17% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.6 | 3.1 | 3.4 | 2.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.61 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.3% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 1.7× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 12.0% | 7.8% | 6.2% | 1.5× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.4% | 21.4% | 23.7% | 1.3× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 18.8% | 18.9% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.5% | 42.3% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 12.7% | 25.8% | 24.8% | 51% below the state |
Geauga County has lower values than Ohio for crashes per 100k residents / yr and after dark. It runs above Ohio on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Geauga County: 6.6 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Ohio: 3.1).
Overview
Police reported 462 crashes involving commercial trucks in Geauga County since 2015: 284 people were injured and 29 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 9 days.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 12.1% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (5.6%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.5% of truck crashes, against 42.3% across Ohio.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (10.0%).
Road surface: 12.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Ohio: 7.8%).
Where crashes happen
US-422 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 44065 with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by CR-4 Auburn Rd (2), SR-44 (2) and US-322 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 20 of the truck crashes here, or 4.3%, compared with 2.5% in Ohio.
Their busiest month is January, with 15% of garbage-truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 44065 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Geauga County.
- Check whether your routes use US-422, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Waste haulers: January is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Geauga County.
- Morning starts matter: 27.4% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Ohio.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 12.0% 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
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 Geauga County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-422 | 3 |
| CR-4 Auburn Rd | 2 |
| SR-44 | 2 |
| US-322 | 2 |
| CR-3 Claridon Troy Rd | 1 |
| SR-306 | 1 |
| SR-528 | 1 |
| SR-608 | 1 |
| SR-87 | 1 |
| TR-144 Pekin Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Geauga County) |
|---|---|
| US-0422 | 38 |
| US-422 | 34 |
| SR-0044 | 29 |
| SR-0528 | 26 |
| SR-0087 | 22 |
| SR-44 | 18 |
| SR-306 | 18 |
| US-0322 | 16 |
ZIP 44065 at a glance
| Population | 3,842 |
| Density | 68 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $95,442 |
| Median home value | $276,441 |
| Home ownership | 96% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Geauga 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 | 31 | — | 1.8 |
| 2000s | 34 | +8% | 1.1 |
| 2010s | 43 | +27% | 1.7 |
| 2020s | 35 | -19% | 2.4 |
In the 1990s about 31 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 35. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 2.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 44065
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 44065?
Since 2015, 462 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Geauga County (284 injured, 29 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 44065?
Since 2015, US-422 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 44065: 3.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 44065?
January has the most truck crashes in Geauga County, 12.1% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 44065?
Garbage trucks were involved in 20 reported crashes in Geauga County since 2015 (4.3% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 44065 compare with Ohio?
The yearly rate is 42.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Geauga County, vs 50.8 for Ohio.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 44065?
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.