Liberty Township, Logan County, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Liberty Township, Logan County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Liberty Township, Logan County and Logan County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Logan County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
6 of 316 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Logan County compares with Ohio
Logan County against Ohio and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Logan County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Logan County | Ohio | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 57.6 | 50.8 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.5 | 3.1 | 3.4 | 1.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.47 | 0.50 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.1% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 19% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 13.0% | 7.8% | 6.2% | 1.7× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.8% | 21.4% | 23.7% | 12% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 19.5% | 18.9% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 46.2% | 42.3% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 25.0% | 25.8% | 24.8% | same |
Logan County has lower values than Ohio for garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Ohio on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
Logan County at a glance: 13.0% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Ohio: 7.8%).
Overview
Since 2015, 316 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Logan County. They injured 152 people and killed 13.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 14 days.
Only 3 truck crashes were reported in Liberty Township, Logan County since 2015; patterns below come from Logan County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 11.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is July at 5.4%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 46.2% of truck crashes, against 42.3% across Ohio.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (8.5%).
13.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 7.8% across Ohio.
Where crashes happen
SR-47 leads within 10 miles of Liberty with 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by CR-10 (1), SR-245 (1) and SR-29 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 6 of the truck crashes here, or 1.9%, compared with 2.5% in Ohio.
Route planning tips for Liberty Township, Logan County fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-47; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- With 13.0% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Ohio), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Logan County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-47 | 2 |
| CR-10 | 1 |
| SR-245 | 1 |
| SR-29 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Logan County) |
|---|---|
| US-33 | 117 |
| US-68 | 29 |
| SR-47 | 20 |
| SR-347 | 14 |
| SR-274 | 12 |
| Sandusky Av | 10 |
| SR-292 | 9 |
| SR-117 | 8 |
Liberty Township, Logan County at a glance
| Population | 3,955 |
| Land area | 15.3 sq mi |
| Density | 259 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 43357) | $92,448 |
| Median home value (ZIP 43357) | $243,818 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Logan 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 | 3 | — | 2.1 |
| 2000s | 16 | +399% | 0.9 |
| 2010s | 30 | +81% | 1.0 |
| 2020s | 25 | -17% | 1.2 |
In the 1990s about 3 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 25. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.0 a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Liberty Township, Logan County
How many truck crashes happen in Liberty Township, Logan County?
Logan County has had 316 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 152 people and killing 13.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Liberty Township, Logan County?
NHTSA data shows SR-47 with 2 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Liberty since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Liberty Township, Logan County?
Truck crashes in Logan County peak in June, with 11.4% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Liberty Township, Logan County?
Since 2015, Logan County has reported 6 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.9% of its truck crashes.
How does Liberty Township, Logan County compare with Ohio for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 57.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Logan County, vs 50.8 for Ohio.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Liberty Township, Logan 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.