Liberty Township, Darke County, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Liberty Township, Darke County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Liberty Township, Darke County and Darke County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Darke County numbers.
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.
The headline for Darke County: 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.
That averages about one truck crash every 15 days in fully reported years.
Liberty Township, Darke County had 2 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Darke County numbers.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 10.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 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.
3.5% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 7.8% across Ohio.
Where crashes happen
US-127 leads within 10 miles of Liberty with 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: CR-ARBA Pike (1), E Russ Rd (1) and SR-49 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 4 crashes, 1.4% of the total, against 2.5% across Ohio.
Route planning tips for Liberty Township, Darke County fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use US-127, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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) |
|---|---|
| US-127 | 2 |
| CR-ARBA Pike | 1 |
| E Russ Rd | 1 |
| SR-49 | 1 |
| US-27N | 1 |
| US-36 | 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 |
Liberty Township, Darke County at a glance
| Population | 979 |
| Land area | 33.2 sq mi |
| Density | 29 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 45352) | $62,500 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 6 a year in the 1990s and 24 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.2 a year in 2016–19, 2.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Liberty Township, Darke County
How many truck crashes happen in Liberty Township, Darke County?
Since 2015, 291 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Darke County (159 injured, 20 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Liberty Township, Darke County?
Since 2015, US-127 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Liberty: 2.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Liberty Township, Darke County?
August has the most truck crashes in Darke County, 10.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Liberty Township, Darke County?
4 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Darke County since 2015, 1.4% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Liberty Township, Darke County compare with Ohio?
Per 100,000 residents, Darke County has 46.1 truck crashes a year; Ohio has 50.8.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Liberty Township, Darke 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.