ZIP 45346 (New Madison, OH) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 45346: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Darke 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
4 of 291 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Darke County compares with Ohio
Darke County against Ohio and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Darke County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Darke County | Ohio | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 46.1 | 50.8 | 49.7 | 9% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.3 | 3.1 | 3.4 | 2.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.53 | 0.50 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.1% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 55% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.5% | 7.8% | 6.2% | 56% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.5% | 21.4% | 23.7% | 9% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.5% | 18.9% | 13.8% | 39% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.9% | 42.3% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 19.5% | 25.8% | 24.8% | 24% below the state |
Darke County sits below Ohio on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Ohio on deaths per 100 crashes.
Darke County at a glance: 7.3 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Ohio: 3.1).
Overview
Darke County has recorded 291 truck crashes since 2015, with 159 people injured and 20 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 15 days.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 10.7% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (6.5%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.9% of truck crashes, vs 42.3% for Ohio.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 9.6% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 3.5% of truck crashes, compared with 7.8% in Ohio.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-49 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (2). It is followed by CR-ARBA Pike (1), SR-49A (1) and US-127 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
4 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.4% share (Ohio: 2.5%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 45346 fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use SR-49, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Darke County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-49 | 2 |
| CR-ARBA Pike | 1 |
| SR-49A | 1 |
| US-127 | 1 |
| US-40 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Darke County) |
|---|---|
| US-127 | 68 |
| SR-49 | 44 |
| US-36 | 29 |
| SR-47 | 15 |
| SR-705 | 15 |
| SR-571 | 10 |
| Main St | 7 |
| SR-121 | 6 |
ZIP 45346 at a glance
| Population | 1,663 |
| Density | 16 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $77,083 |
| Median home value | $172,177 |
| Home ownership | 79% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Darke 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 | 6 | — | 1.1 |
| 2000s | 18 | +200% | 1.5 |
| 2010s | 21 | +15% | 1.2 |
| 2020s | 24 | +17% | 2.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 6 to 24. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.2 a year in 2016–19, 2.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 45346
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 45346?
Since 2015, 291 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Darke County (159 injured, 20 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 45346?
Since 2015, SR-49 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 45346: 2.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 45346?
Truck crashes in Darke County peak in August, with 10.7% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 45346?
Since 2015, Darke County has reported 4 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.4% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 45346 compare with Ohio for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Darke County has 46.1 truck crashes a year; Ohio has 50.8.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 45346?
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.