Liberty Township, Henry County, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Liberty Township, Henry County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Liberty Township, Henry County 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 |
Compared with Ohio, Henry County is lower on garbage-truck share and after dark. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Henry County at a glance: 7.0 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 3.1 across Ohio.
Overview
Since 2015, 411 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Henry County. They injured 284 people and killed 26.
That averages about one truck crash every 11 days in fully reported years.
Only 10 truck crashes were reported in Liberty Township, Henry County since 2015; patterns below come from Henry County as a whole.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 12.2% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (5.4%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 46.3% of truck crashes, vs 42.3% for Ohio.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 9.2% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 13.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Ohio: 7.8%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-24 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). After it: US-6 (3), CR-17D (1) and CR-424 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
4 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.0% share (Ohio: 2.5%).
Route planning tips for Liberty Township, Henry County fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use US-24, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 24.3% of truck crashes here, more than Ohio; adjust start times where you can.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 13.9% of truck crashes here, more than Ohio; schedule winter checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Henry County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-24 | 4 |
| US-6 | 3 |
| CR-17D | 1 |
| CR-424 | 1 |
| CR-D | 1 |
| I-80 | 1 |
| SR-108 | 1 |
| SR-110 | 1 |
| SR-2 | 1 |
| US-20A | 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 |
Liberty Township, Henry County at a glance
| Population | 2,465 |
| Land area | 32.0 sq mi |
| Density | 77 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 43545) | $78,548 |
| Median home value (ZIP 43545) | $171,772 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 24 a year in the 1990s and 31 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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 Liberty Township, Henry County
How common are truck crashes in Liberty Township, Henry County?
Henry County has had 411 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 284 people and killing 26.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Liberty Township, Henry County?
US-24 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Liberty since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Liberty Township, Henry County?
The worst month is January: 12.2% of truck crashes in Henry County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Liberty Township, Henry County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 4 reported crashes in Henry County since 2015 (1.0% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Liberty Township, Henry County compare with Ohio?
The yearly rate is 123.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Henry County, vs 50.8 for Ohio.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Liberty Township, Henry County?
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.