Salt Rock, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Salt Rock: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Salt Rock and Marion County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Marion County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
6 of 391 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Marion County compares with Ohio
Marion County against Ohio and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Marion County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Marion County | Ohio | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 50.1 | 50.8 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.4 | 3.1 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.58 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.7% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 34% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 7.0% | 7.8% | 6.2% | 11% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.6% | 21.4% | 23.7% | 9% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.4% | 18.9% | 13.8% | 29% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 46.4% | 42.3% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 22.4% | 25.8% | 24.8% | 13% below the state |
Marion County sits below Ohio on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and winter months (nov–mar).
The headline for Salt Rock: SR-309 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Salt Rock: 3 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 391 crashes involving commercial trucks in Marion County since 2015: 229 people were injured and 13 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 11 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Salt Rock since 2015; patterns below come from Marion County as a whole.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 11.0% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (5.1%).
November through March accounts for 46.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.3% in Ohio.
By time of day, 12–1 am stands out with 9.7% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 7.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Ohio: 7.8%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-309 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). It is followed by SR-423 (1) and US-23 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 6 crashes, 1.5% of the total, against 2.5% across Ohio.
Route planning tips for Salt Rock fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Marion County.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-309; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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 Marion County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-309 | 3 |
| SR-423 | 1 |
| US-23 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Marion County) |
|---|---|
| US-23 | 107 |
| SR-4 | 43 |
| SR-309 | 43 |
| SR-95 | 26 |
| SR-98 | 17 |
| Center St | 17 |
| SR-203 | 15 |
| SR-423 | 12 |
Salt Rock at a glance
| Population | 611 |
| Land area | 24.5 sq mi |
| Density | 25 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 43337) | $70,833 |
| Median home value (ZIP 43337) | $143,451 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Marion 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 | 2 | — | 1.4 |
| 2000s | 26 | +1123% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 34 | +29% | 1.3 |
| 2020s | 31 | -8% | 1.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 2 to 31. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Salt Rock
How common are truck crashes in Salt Rock?
Marion County has had 391 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 229 people and killing 13.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Salt Rock?
Since 2015, SR-309 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Salt Rock: 3.
When do most truck crashes happen in Salt Rock?
The worst month is January: 11.0% of truck crashes in Marion County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Salt Rock?
6 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Marion County since 2015, 1.5% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Salt Rock compare with Ohio?
Marion County records 50.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 50.8 across Ohio.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Salt Rock?
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.