Damascus Township, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Damascus Township: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Damascus Township and Henry County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Henry County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
4 of 411 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Henry County compares with Ohio
Henry County against Ohio and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Henry County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Henry County | Ohio | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 123.5 | 50.8 | 49.7 | 2.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.0 | 3.1 | 3.4 | 2.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.71 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.4× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.1% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 58% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 13.9% | 7.8% | 6.2% | 1.8× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.3% | 21.4% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 21.9% | 18.9% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 46.3% | 42.3% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 21.9% | 25.8% | 24.8% | 15% below the state |
Henry County has lower values than Ohio for garbage-truck share and after dark. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Henry County: 7.0 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 3.1 across Ohio.
Overview
Police reported 411 crashes involving commercial trucks in Henry County since 2015: 284 people were injured and 26 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 11 days.
With 6 truck crashes reported in Damascus Township since 2015, this page uses Henry County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 12.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 5.4%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 46.3% of truck crashes, against 42.3% across Ohio.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (9.2%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 13.9% of truck crashes, compared with 7.8% in Ohio.
Where crashes happen
US-6 leads within 10 miles of Damascus with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-65 (3), CR-38 Custar Rd (1) and CR-424 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 4 of the truck crashes here, or 1.0%, compared with 2.5% in Ohio.
Route planning tips for Damascus Township fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Henry County.
- Where you can, review stops along US-6; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 24.3% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Ohio; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- With 13.9% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Ohio), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Henry County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-6 | 4 |
| SR-65 | 3 |
| CR-38 Custar Rd | 1 |
| CR-424 | 1 |
| CR-L | 1 |
| SR-110 | 1 |
| US-24 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Henry County) |
|---|---|
| US-24 | 145 |
| US-6 | 73 |
| SR-108 | 24 |
| SR-65 | 18 |
| SR-109 | 15 |
| SR-281 | 14 |
| SR-110 | 10 |
| US-00024 | 8 |
Damascus Township at a glance
| Population | 1,812 |
| Land area | 30.1 sq mi |
| Density | 60 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 43534) | $81,094 |
| Median home value (ZIP 43534) | $181,192 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Henry 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 | 24 | — | 2.6 |
| 2000s | 31 | +30% | 2.6 |
| 2010s | 33 | +6% | 1.9 |
| 2020s | 31 | -6% | 1.4 |
In the 1990s about 24 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 31. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 2.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Damascus Township
How common are truck crashes in Damascus Township?
Since 2015, 411 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Henry County (284 injured, 26 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Damascus Township?
US-6 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Damascus since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Damascus Township?
January has the most truck crashes in Henry County, 12.2% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Damascus Township?
4 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Henry County since 2015, 1.0% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Damascus Township compare with Ohio?
The yearly rate is 123.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Henry County, vs 50.8 for Ohio.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Damascus Township?
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.