Fairfield Township, Highland County, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Fairfield Township, Highland County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Fairfield Township, Highland County 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 |
Compared with Ohio, Highland County is lower on 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
Since 2015, 124 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Highland County. They injured 72 people and killed 2.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 34 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Fairfield Township, Highland County since 2015, this page uses Highland County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in February (12.1% of the year) and are lowest in September (3.2%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 46.2% of truck crashes, vs 42.3% for Ohio.
The busiest hour is 12–1 am, 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 Fairfield since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-28 (1) and 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 Fairfield Township, Highland County fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Highland County.
- Morning starts matter: 23.9% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Ohio.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
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-28 | 1 |
| 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 |
Fairfield Township, Highland County at a glance
| Population | 3,667 |
| Land area | 39.7 sq mi |
| Density | 92 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 45135) | $79,629 |
| Median home value (ZIP 45135) | $210,120 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 13 a year in the 1990s and 9 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Fairfield Township, Highland County
How many truck accidents are there in Fairfield Township, Highland County?
Since 2015, 124 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Highland County (72 injured, 2 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in Fairfield Township, Highland County?
Truck crashes in Highland County peak in February, with 12.1% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Fairfield Township, Highland County?
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 Fairfield Township, Highland County compare with Ohio?
The yearly rate is 24.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Highland County, vs 50.8 for Ohio.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Fairfield Township, Highland 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.