ZIP 45348 (New Weston, OH) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 45348: 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 has lower values than Ohio for crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes.
Darke County at a glance: 7.3 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 3.1 across Ohio.
Overview
Darke County has recorded 291 truck crashes since 2015, with 159 people injured and 20 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 15 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in August (10.7% of the year) and are lowest in April (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, US-127 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). It is followed by SR-49 (3), SR-47 (2) and CR-18 North Star Fort Laramie (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 4 of the truck crashes here, or 1.4%, compared with 2.5% in Ohio.
Route planning tips for ZIP 45348 fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use US-127, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Darke County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-127 | 4 |
| SR-49 | 3 |
| SR-47 | 2 |
| CR-18 North Star Fort Laramie | 1 |
| CR-30 Ft Recovery Minster Rd | 1 |
| SR-119 | 1 |
| TR-38 Lowry Rd | 1 |
| Ts-159 Shaffer Rd | 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 45348 at a glance
| Population | 848 |
| Density | 11 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $120,170 |
| Median home value | $276,863 |
| Home ownership | 83% |
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 45348
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 45348?
Darke County has had 291 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 159 people and killing 20.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 45348?
NHTSA data shows US-127 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 45348 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 45348?
The worst month is August: 10.7% of truck crashes in Darke County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 45348?
Garbage trucks were involved in 4 reported crashes in Darke County since 2015 (1.4% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 45348 compare with Ohio for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 46.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Darke County, vs 50.8 for Ohio.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 45348?
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.