Salem Township, Champaign County, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Salem Township, Champaign County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Salem Township, Champaign County and Champaign County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Champaign County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
5 of 201 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Champaign County compares with Ohio
Champaign County against Ohio and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Champaign County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Champaign County | Ohio | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 43.5 | 50.8 | 49.7 | 14% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.2 | 3.1 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.56 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.1% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 15% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 8.6% | 7.8% | 6.2% | 1.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.0% | 21.4% | 23.7% | 1.3× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 17.7% | 18.9% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.1% | 42.3% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 19.4% | 25.8% | 24.8% | 25% below the state |
Champaign County sits below Ohio on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and after dark. It stands out for higher injuries per crash, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
Champaign County at a glance: January 14.4% of truck crashes happen in January, more than any other month.
Overview
Champaign County has recorded 201 truck crashes since 2015, with 114 people injured and 6 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 22 days.
Only 4 truck crashes were reported in Salem Township, Champaign County since 2015; patterns below come from Champaign County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 14.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 4.0%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 44.1% of truck crashes, against 42.3% across Ohio.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 9.5% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 8.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Ohio: 7.8%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Salem since 2015: SR-29 (2), SR-245 (1) and SR-55 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 5 crashes, 2.5% of the total, against 2.5% across Ohio.
Route planning tips for Salem Township, Champaign County fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 28.0% of truck crashes here, more than Ohio; adjust start times where you can.
- With 8.6% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Ohio), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 Champaign County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-29 | 2 |
| SR-245 | 1 |
| SR-55 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Champaign County) |
|---|---|
| US-68 | 22 |
| SR-4 | 18 |
| US-36 | 16 |
| US-00036 | 14 |
| US-00068 | 12 |
| SR-29 | 11 |
| SR-235 | 10 |
| SR-00029 | 10 |
Salem Township, Champaign County at a glance
| Population | 2,517 |
| Land area | 50.8 sq mi |
| Density | 50 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 43009) | $102,841 |
| Median home value (ZIP 43009) | $259,205 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Champaign 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 | 29 | — | 1.2 |
| 2000s | 13 | -53% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 18 | +35% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 15 | -17% | 0.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 29 to 15. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Salem Township, Champaign County
How common are truck crashes in Salem Township, Champaign County?
Since 2015, 201 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Champaign County (114 injured, 6 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in Salem Township, Champaign County?
The worst month is January: 14.4% of truck crashes in Champaign County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Salem Township, Champaign County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 5 reported crashes in Champaign County since 2015 (2.5% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Salem Township, Champaign County compare with Ohio?
The yearly rate is 43.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Champaign County, vs 50.8 for Ohio.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Salem Township, Champaign County?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.