Salem Township, Auglaize County, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Salem Township, Auglaize County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Salem Township, Auglaize County and Auglaize County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Auglaize County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
2 of 505 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Auglaize County compares with Ohio
Auglaize County against Ohio and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Auglaize County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Auglaize County | Ohio | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 94.2 | 50.8 | 49.7 | 1.9× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.3 | 3.1 | 3.4 | 26% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.45 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 10% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.4% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 83% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 8.0% | 7.8% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.1% | 21.4% | 23.7% | 11% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.5% | 18.9% | 13.8% | 29% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.4% | 42.3% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 30.0% | 25.8% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Compared with Ohio, Auglaize County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It runs above Ohio on crashes per 100k residents / yr, winter months (nov–mar) and after dark.
Auglaize County at a glance: 1 in 238 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.4%, vs 2.5% in Ohio.
Overview
Auglaize County has recorded 505 truck crashes since 2015, with 227 people injured and 13 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 8 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Salem Township, Auglaize County since 2015; patterns below come from Auglaize County as a whole.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 10.5% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (5.7%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 45.4% of truck crashes, vs 42.3% for Ohio.
The busiest hour is 12–1 am, with 10.1% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 8.0% of truck crashes, compared with 7.8% in Ohio.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Salem is US-127, with 5 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come SR-29 (3), SR-117 (1) and SR-197 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.4% share (Ohio: 2.5%).
Route planning tips for Salem Township, Auglaize County fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along US-127; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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 Auglaize County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-127 | 5 |
| SR-29 | 3 |
| SR-117 | 1 |
| SR-197 | 1 |
| US-33 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Auglaize County) |
|---|---|
| Ir 75 | 199 |
| US-33 | 137 |
| SR-65 | 21 |
| SR-66 | 18 |
| SR-117 | 7 |
| SR-219 | 7 |
| SR-29 | 6 |
| SR-274 | 6 |
Salem Township, Auglaize County at a glance
| Population | 460 |
| Land area | 24.8 sq mi |
| Density | 19 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 45887) | $68,409 |
| Median home value (ZIP 45887) | $189,780 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Auglaize 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 | 79 | — | 2.4 |
| 2000s | 37 | -54% | 1.1 |
| 2010s | 43 | +18% | 1.4 |
| 2020s | 44 | +1% | 0.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 79 to 44. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Salem Township, Auglaize County
How many truck accidents are there in Salem Township, Auglaize County?
505 truck crashes have been reported in Auglaize County since 2015, with 13 deaths and 227 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Salem Township, Auglaize County?
Since 2015, US-127 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Salem: 5.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Salem Township, Auglaize County?
The worst month is February: 10.5% of truck crashes in Auglaize County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Salem Township, Auglaize County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Auglaize County since 2015 (0.4% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Salem Township, Auglaize County compared with Ohio?
The yearly rate is 94.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Auglaize County, vs 50.8 for Ohio.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Salem Township, Auglaize 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.