Salem Township, Warren County, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Salem Township, Warren County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Salem Township, Warren County and Warren County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Warren County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.4 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Warren County compares with Ohio
Warren County against Ohio and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Warren County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Warren County | Ohio | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 45.2 | 50.8 | 49.7 | 11% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.4 | 3.1 | 3.4 | 23% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.45 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 10% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.4% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 7% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 5.7% | 7.8% | 6.2% | 26% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.9% | 21.4% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 18.6% | 18.9% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.5% | 42.3% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 28.8% | 25.8% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Compared with Ohio, Warren County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It stands out for higher after dark.
Warren County at a glance: October more garbage-truck crashes happen in October than in any other month (19%).
Overview
Warren County has recorded 1,398 truck crashes since 2015, with 644 people injured and 31 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 3 days.
With 1 truck crash reported in Salem Township, Warren County since 2015, this page uses Warren County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
June has the most truck crashes, 9.3% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (7.4%).
November through March accounts for 40.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.3% in Ohio.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 am than at any other hour (8.3%).
Road surface: 5.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Ohio: 7.8%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Salem since 2015 were spread across roads: I-71 (3), US-22 (3), CR-150 Grandin Rd (1), CR-38 Mason Morrow Millgrve Rd (1) and SR-28 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
32 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.3% share (Ohio: 2.5%).
Their busiest month is October, with 19% of garbage-truck crashes.
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 0.0, vs 2.4 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for Salem Township, Warren County fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Waste haulers: October is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Warren County.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Warren County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-71 | 3 |
| US-22 | 3 |
| CR-150 Grandin Rd | 1 |
| CR-38 Mason Morrow Millgrve Rd | 1 |
| SR-28 | 1 |
| SR-48 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Warren County) |
|---|---|
| Ir 71 | 405 |
| Ir 75 | 382 |
| SR-48 | 46 |
| SR-123 | 46 |
| SR-63 | 39 |
| SR-73 | 32 |
| Main St | 29 |
| US-42 | 27 |
Salem Township, Warren County at a glance
| Population | 5,599 |
| Land area | 22.1 sq mi |
| Density | 253 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 45152) | $123,366 |
| Median home value (ZIP 45152) | $348,844 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Warren 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 | 8 | — | 1.9 |
| 2000s | 83 | +991% | 1.6 |
| 2010s | 114 | +38% | 1.6 |
| 2020s | 108 | -5% | 3.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 8 to 108. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.5 a year in 2016–19, 3.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Salem Township, Warren County
How many truck accidents are there in Salem Township, Warren County?
Since 2015, 1,398 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Warren County (644 injured, 31 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in Salem Township, Warren County?
The worst month is June: 9.3% of truck crashes in Warren County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Salem Township, Warren County?
32 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Warren County since 2015, 2.3% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Salem Township, Warren County compared with Ohio?
Warren County records 45.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 50.8 across Ohio.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Salem Township, Warren 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.