Liberty Township, Clinton County, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Liberty Township, Clinton County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Liberty Township, Clinton County and Clinton County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Clinton County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
11 of 445 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Clinton County compares with Ohio
Clinton County against Ohio and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Clinton County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Clinton County | Ohio | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 86.3 | 50.8 | 49.7 | 1.7× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.5 | 3.1 | 3.4 | 1.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.47 | 0.50 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.8% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 1.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 5.0% | 7.8% | 6.2% | 36% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.1% | 21.4% | 23.7% | 11% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.8% | 18.9% | 13.8% | 32% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.1% | 42.3% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 27.6% | 25.8% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Compared with Ohio, Clinton County is lower on on snow, slush or ice, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
Liberty Township, Clinton County at a glance: I-71 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Liberty: 5 since 2015.
Overview
Clinton County has recorded 445 truck crashes since 2015, with 206 people injured and 19 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 10 days in fully reported years.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Liberty Township, Clinton County since 2015; patterns below come from Clinton County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 11.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 5.8%.
November through March accounts for 40.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.3% in Ohio.
The busiest hour is 12–1 am, with 9.9% of truck crashes.
5.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 7.8% across Ohio.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-71 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5). It is followed by US-68 (2), CR-39 Jasper Rd (1) and CR-5 Sabina Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
11 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.5% share (Ohio: 2.5%).
Route planning tips for Liberty Township, Clinton County fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Clinton County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-71; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Clinton County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-71 | 5 |
| US-68 | 2 |
| CR-39 Jasper Rd | 1 |
| CR-5 Sabina Rd | 1 |
| Hussey Rd | 1 |
| SR-380 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Clinton County) |
|---|---|
| Ir 71 | 198 |
| SR-73 | 58 |
| US-68 | 42 |
| US-22 | 28 |
| SR-72 | 13 |
| SR-380 | 8 |
| SR-134 | 8 |
| SR-00073 | 6 |
Liberty Township, Clinton County at a glance
| Population | 1,079 |
| Land area | 24.6 sq mi |
| Density | 44 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 45164) | $48,750 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Clinton 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 | 15 | — | 1.2 |
| 2000s | 30 | +92% | 1.6 |
| 2010s | 32 | +6% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 38 | +20% | 1.6 |
In the 1990s about 15 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 38. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Liberty Township, Clinton County
How common are truck crashes in Liberty Township, Clinton County?
Clinton County has had 445 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 206 people and killing 19.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Liberty Township, Clinton County?
Since 2015, I-71 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Liberty: 5.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Liberty Township, Clinton County?
August has the most truck crashes in Clinton County, 11.7% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Liberty Township, Clinton County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 11 reported crashes in Clinton County since 2015 (2.5% of truck crashes).
How does Liberty Township, Clinton County compare with Ohio for truck crashes?
Clinton County records 86.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 50.8 across Ohio.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Liberty Township, Clinton 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.