Liberty Township, Ross County, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Liberty Township, Ross County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Liberty Township, Ross County and Ross County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Ross County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
13 of 567 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Ross County compares with Ohio
Ross County against Ohio and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Ross County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Ross County | Ohio | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 63.5 | 50.8 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.1 | 3.1 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.39 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 22% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.5% | 2.5% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 10.2% | 7.8% | 6.2% | 1.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.5% | 21.4% | 23.7% | 14% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 17.7% | 18.9% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 46.3% | 42.3% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 27.1% | 25.8% | 24.8% | same |
Ross County has lower values than Ohio for injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Liberty Township, Ross County: US-35 deadliest road: 5 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Liberty since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 567 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Ross County. They injured 223 people and killed 22.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 8 days.
With 1 truck crash reported in Liberty Township, Ross County since 2015, this page uses Ross County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 12.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 5.3%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 46.3% of truck crashes, vs 42.3% for Ohio.
By time of day, 12–1 am stands out with 8.5% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 10.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Ohio: 7.8%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-35 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5). It is followed by US-23 (4), CR-166 Mt Tabor Rd (1) and CR-205 Higby Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 13 crashes, 2.3% of the total, against 2.5% across Ohio.
Route planning tips for Liberty Township, Ross County fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to US-35 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- With 10.2% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Ohio), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Ross County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-35 | 5 |
| US-23 | 4 |
| CR-166 Mt Tabor Rd | 1 |
| CR-205 Higby Rd | 1 |
| CR-231 | 1 |
| SR-159 | 1 |
| TR-245 Miller Rd | 1 |
| US-50 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Ross County) |
|---|---|
| US-35 | 207 |
| US-23 | 134 |
| US-50 | 39 |
| SR-159 | 30 |
| SR-104 | 15 |
| Bridge St | 10 |
| Cr 205 | 7 |
| Cr 550 | 6 |
Liberty Township, Ross County at a glance
| Population | 2,573 |
| Land area | 34.3 sq mi |
| Density | 75 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 45673) | $64,438 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Ross 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 | — | 2.4 |
| 2000s | 33 | +1062% | 0.9 |
| 2010s | 38 | +14% | 1.5 |
| 2020s | 47 | +25% | 2.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 3 a year in the 1990s and 47 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.0 a year in 2016–19, 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Liberty Township, Ross County
How common are truck crashes in Liberty Township, Ross County?
567 truck crashes have been reported in Ross County since 2015, with 22 deaths and 223 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Liberty Township, Ross County?
NHTSA data shows US-35 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Liberty since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Liberty Township, Ross County?
Truck crashes in Ross County peak in February, with 12.9% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Liberty Township, Ross County?
13 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Ross County since 2015, 2.3% of all truck crashes.
How does Liberty Township, Ross County compare with Ohio for truck crashes?
Ross County records 63.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 50.8 across Ohio.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Liberty Township, Ross 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.