Salem Township, Highland County, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Salem Township, Highland County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Salem 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 |
Highland County has lower values than Ohio for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Highland County: 1 in 15 crashes involve a garbage truck (9 since 2015), vs 2.5% across Ohio.
Overview
Highland County has recorded 124 truck crashes since 2015, with 72 people injured and 2 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 34 days.
Salem Township, Highland County had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Highland County numbers.
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 Salem since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-32 (1) and US-62 (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 Salem Township, Highland County fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 23.9% of truck crashes here, more than Ohio; adjust start times where you can.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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-32 | 1 |
| US-62 | 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 |
Salem Township, Highland County at a glance
| Population | 815 |
| Land area | 19.6 sq mi |
| Density | 42 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 45142) | $66,844 |
| Median home value (ZIP 45142) | $167,764 |
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. NHTSA counts 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Salem Township, Highland County
How common are truck crashes in Salem Township, Highland County?
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 Salem Township, Highland County?
The worst month is February: 12.1% of truck crashes in Highland County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Salem 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 Salem Township, Highland County compare with Ohio?
Per 100,000 residents, Highland County has 24.3 truck crashes a year; Ohio has 50.8.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Salem Township, Highland 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.