Brushcreek, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Brushcreek: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Brushcreek and Highland County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Highland County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
9 of 124 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Highland County compares with Ohio
Highland County against Ohio and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Highland County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Highland County | Ohio | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 24.3 | 50.8 | 49.7 | 52% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.7 | 3.1 | 3.4 | 45% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.58 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 6.8% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 2.7× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 6.0% | 7.8% | 6.2% | 23% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.9% | 21.4% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.4% | 18.9% | 13.8% | 19% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 46.2% | 42.3% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 24.8% | 25.8% | 24.8% | same |
Highland County has lower values than Ohio for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Ohio on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Highland County: 1 in 15 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 6.8%, vs 2.5% in Ohio.
Overview
Police reported 124 crashes involving commercial trucks in Highland County since 2015: 72 people were injured and 2 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 34 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Brushcreek since 2015; patterns below come from Highland County as a whole.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 12.1% of the yearly total, while September has the fewest (3.2%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 46.2% of truck crashes, vs 42.3% for Ohio.
By time of day, 12–1 am stands out with 10.5% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 6.0% of truck crashes, compared with 7.8% in Ohio.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Brushcreek since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-73 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 9 of the truck crashes here, or 7.3%, compared with 2.5% in Ohio.
Route planning tips for Brushcreek fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Highland County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 23.9% of truck crashes here, more than Ohio; adjust start times where you can.
- 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 Highland County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-73 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Highland County) |
|---|---|
| US-62 | 23 |
| US-50 | 17 |
| SR-73 | 10 |
| SR-138 | 10 |
| SR-124 | 7 |
| SR-41 | 5 |
| Danville Rd | 4 |
| High St | 4 |
Brushcreek at a glance
| Population | 1,436 |
| Land area | 43.3 sq mi |
| Density | 33 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 45172) | $107,951 |
| Median home value (ZIP 45172) | $141,904 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Highland 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 | 13 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 10 | -25% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 11 | +6% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 9 | -14% | 0.2 |
In the 1990s about 13 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 9. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Brushcreek
How common are truck crashes in Brushcreek?
124 truck crashes have been reported in Highland County since 2015, with 2 deaths and 72 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Brushcreek?
Truck crashes in Highland County peak in February, with 12.1% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Brushcreek?
9 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Highland County since 2015, 7.3% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Brushcreek compare with Ohio?
Per 100,000 residents, Highland County has 24.3 truck crashes a year; Ohio has 50.8.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Brushcreek?
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.