Palmer Township, Putnam County, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Palmer Township, Putnam County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Palmer Township, Putnam County and Putnam County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Putnam County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
3 of 134 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Putnam County compares with Ohio
Putnam County against Ohio and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Putnam County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Putnam County | Ohio | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 33.2 | 50.8 | 49.7 | 35% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.6 | 3.1 | 3.4 | 48% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.49 | 0.50 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.4% | 2.5% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 7.2% | 7.8% | 6.2% | 8% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.4% | 21.4% | 23.7% | 14% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.2% | 18.9% | 13.8% | 20% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.2% | 42.3% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 16.0% | 25.8% | 24.8% | 38% below the state |
Putnam County sits below Ohio on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Putnam County: January 11.9% of truck crashes happen in January, more than any other month.
Overview
Putnam County has recorded 134 truck crashes since 2015, with 68 people injured and 2 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 32 days.
With 3 truck crashes reported in Palmer Township, Putnam County since 2015, this page uses Putnam County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 11.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is August at 5.2%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 43.2% of truck crashes, vs 42.3% for Ohio.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 14.2% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 7.2% of truck crashes, compared with 7.8% in Ohio.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Palmer since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-109 (1) and SR-613 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
3 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.2% share (Ohio: 2.5%).
Route planning tips for Palmer Township, Putnam County fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 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 Putnam County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-109 | 1 |
| SR-613 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Putnam County) |
|---|---|
| SR-65 | 22 |
| SR-613 | 15 |
| US-224 | 12 |
| SR-15 | 10 |
| SR-189 | 7 |
| US-30 | 5 |
| Cr 5 | 5 |
| SR-109 | 5 |
Palmer Township, Putnam County at a glance
| Population | 1,174 |
| Land area | 36.3 sq mi |
| Density | 32 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 45864) | $81,875 |
| Median home value (ZIP 45864) | $177,676 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Putnam 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 | 0 | — | 0.9 |
| 2000s | 10 | +2280% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 14 | +35% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 8 | -41% | 0.2 |
In the 2000s about 10 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 8. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Palmer Township, Putnam County
How many truck crashes happen in Palmer Township, Putnam County?
Putnam County has had 134 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 68 people and killing 2.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Palmer Township, Putnam County?
January has the most truck crashes in Putnam County, 11.9% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Palmer Township, Putnam County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 3 reported crashes in Putnam County since 2015 (2.2% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Palmer Township, Putnam County compared with Ohio?
The yearly rate is 33.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Putnam County, vs 50.8 for Ohio.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Palmer Township, Putnam 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.