Liberty Township, Van Wert County, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Liberty Township, Van Wert County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Liberty Township, Van Wert County and Van Wert County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Van Wert County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
3 of 381 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Van Wert County compares with Ohio
Van Wert County against Ohio and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Van Wert County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Van Wert County | Ohio | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 109.8 | 50.8 | 49.7 | 2.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.9 | 3.1 | 3.4 | 1.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.61 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.9% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 66% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 8.3% | 7.8% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 15.2% | 21.4% | 23.7% | 29% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 16.3% | 18.9% | 13.8% | 14% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.4% | 42.3% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 21.5% | 25.8% | 24.8% | 17% below the state |
Van Wert County sits below Ohio on garbage-truck share, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Van Wert County: 1 in 116 crashes involve a garbage truck (3 since 2015), vs 2.5% across Ohio.
Overview
Since 2015, 381 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Van Wert County. They injured 230 people and killed 18.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 12 days.
Liberty Township, Van Wert County had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Van Wert County numbers.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in May (9.7% of the year) and are lowest in April (5.2%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.4% of truck crashes, against 42.3% across Ohio.
The busiest hour is 10–11 am, with 9.7% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 8.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Ohio: 7.8%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-127 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (8). Next come US-30 (3), SR-116 (1) and US-224 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
3 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.8% share (Ohio: 2.5%).
Route planning tips for Liberty Township, Van Wert County fleets
- Build extra time into May routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use US-127, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Van Wert County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-127 | 8 |
| US-30 | 3 |
| SR-116 | 1 |
| US-224 | 1 |
| Wren Landeck Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Van Wert County) |
|---|---|
| US-30 | 181 |
| US-127 | 53 |
| US-224 | 26 |
| Washington St | 22 |
| SR-118 | 17 |
| SR-81 | 9 |
| Liberty Union Rd | 5 |
| SR-49 | 5 |
Liberty Township, Van Wert County at a glance
| Population | 1,440 |
| Land area | 37.1 sq mi |
| Density | 39 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 45874) | $68,521 |
| Median home value (ZIP 45874) | $136,871 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Van Wert 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 | 4 | — | 1.4 |
| 2000s | 20 | +412% | 1.2 |
| 2010s | 32 | +54% | 1.0 |
| 2020s | 28 | -10% | 1.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 4 to 28. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.2 a year in 2016–19 and 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Liberty Township, Van Wert County
How many truck crashes happen in Liberty Township, Van Wert County?
Van Wert County has had 381 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 230 people and killing 18.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Liberty Township, Van Wert County?
NHTSA data shows US-127 with 8 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, Van Wert County?
The worst month is May: 9.7% of truck crashes in Van Wert County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Liberty Township, Van Wert County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 3 reported crashes in Van Wert County since 2015 (0.8% of truck crashes).
How does Liberty Township, Van Wert County compare with Ohio for truck crashes?
Van Wert County records 109.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 50.8 across Ohio.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Liberty Township, Van Wert 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.