Liberty Township, Seneca County, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Liberty Township, Seneca County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Liberty Township, Seneca County and Seneca County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Seneca County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
6 of 327 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Seneca County compares with Ohio
Seneca County against Ohio and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Seneca County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Seneca County | Ohio | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 52.8 | 50.8 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.5 | 3.1 | 3.4 | 1.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.46 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 8% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.1% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 18% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 7.3% | 7.8% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.5% | 21.4% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.8% | 18.9% | 13.8% | 38% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.6% | 42.3% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 18.3% | 25.8% | 24.8% | 29% below the state |
Seneca County sits below Ohio on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Ohio on deaths per 100 crashes.
What stands out in Liberty Township, Seneca County: SR-53 3 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Liberty.
Overview
Since 2015, 327 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Seneca County. They injured 150 people and killed 13.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 13 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Liberty Township, Seneca County since 2015; patterns below come from Seneca County as a whole.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in August (11.3% of the year) and are lowest in April (5.2%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 43.6% of truck crashes, vs 42.3% for Ohio.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 8.9% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 7.3% of truck crashes, compared with 7.8% in Ohio.
Where crashes happen
SR-53 leads within 10 miles of Liberty with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: CR-50 (1), SR-12 (1) and SR-199 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 6 of the truck crashes here, or 1.8%, compared with 2.5% in Ohio.
Route planning tips for Liberty Township, Seneca County fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to SR-53 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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.
Crash reporting for 2022 is incomplete; those years are shown in grey and not used for rates.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Seneca County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-53 | 3 |
| CR-50 | 1 |
| SR-12 | 1 |
| SR-199 | 1 |
| TR-59 Rainey Rd | 1 |
| US-23 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Seneca County) |
|---|---|
| US-224 | 33 |
| US-23 | 30 |
| SR-4 | 26 |
| SR-53 | 21 |
| SR-12 | 21 |
| Washington St | 18 |
| SR-18 | 17 |
| Cr 592 | 10 |
Liberty Township, Seneca County at a glance
| Population | 2,008 |
| Land area | 36.3 sq mi |
| Density | 55 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 44815) | $74,688 |
| Median home value (ZIP 44815) | $114,838 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Seneca 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 | — | 1.8 |
| 2000s | 31 | +890% | 1.6 |
| 2010s | 32 | +2% | 1.3 |
| 2020s | 28 | -13% | 1.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 3 to 28. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 1.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Liberty Township, Seneca County
How common are truck crashes in Liberty Township, Seneca County?
Seneca County has had 327 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 150 people and killing 13.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Liberty Township, Seneca County?
NHTSA data shows SR-53 with 3 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, Seneca County?
The worst month is August: 11.3% of truck crashes in Seneca County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Liberty Township, Seneca County?
6 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Seneca County since 2015, 1.8% of all truck crashes.
How does Liberty Township, Seneca County compare with Ohio for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Seneca County has 52.8 truck crashes a year; Ohio has 50.8.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Liberty Township, Seneca County?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
Crash reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2022; those years are greyed out and left out of rates. 2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.