Salt Creek Township, Wayne County, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Salt Creek Township, Wayne County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Salt Creek Township, Wayne County and Wayne County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Wayne County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
19 of 918 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Wayne County compares with Ohio
Wayne County against Ohio and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Wayne County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Wayne County | Ohio | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 67.4 | 50.8 | 49.7 | 1.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.7 | 3.1 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.41 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 18% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.1% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 18% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 8.1% | 7.8% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.8% | 21.4% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 16.2% | 18.9% | 13.8% | 14% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.1% | 42.3% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 18.3% | 25.8% | 24.8% | 29% below the state |
Wayne County has lower values than Ohio for injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr and deaths per 100 crashes.
What stands out in Salt Creek Township, Wayne County: US-30 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Salt Creek: 3 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 918 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Wayne County. They injured 385 people and killed 32.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 5 days.
Salt Creek Township, Wayne County had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Wayne County numbers.
When crashes happen
The worst month is March with 9.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 6.6%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.1% of truck crashes, vs 42.3% for Ohio.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 8.7% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 8.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Ohio: 7.8%).
Where crashes happen
US-30 leads within 10 miles of Salt Creek with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-3 (2), US-250 (2) and US-62 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 19 crashes, 2.1% of the total, against 2.5% across Ohio.
Route planning tips for Salt Creek Township, Wayne County fleets
- Build extra time into March routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use US-30, 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 Wayne County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-30 | 3 |
| SR-3 | 2 |
| US-250 | 2 |
| US-62 | 2 |
| CR-189 | 1 |
| SR-241 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Wayne County) |
|---|---|
| US-0030 | 121 |
| Ir 71 | 117 |
| US-0250 | 80 |
| SR-0585 | 57 |
| SR-0083 | 33 |
| SR-0057 | 33 |
| SR-0003 | 24 |
| SR-0021 | 24 |
Salt Creek Township, Wayne County at a glance
| Population | 4,503 |
| Land area | 23.7 sq mi |
| Density | 190 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 44606) | $76,350 |
| Median home value (ZIP 44606) | $282,988 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Wayne 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 | 10 | — | 3.4 |
| 2000s | 74 | +643% | 2.2 |
| 2010s | 82 | +11% | 2.2 |
| 2020s | 70 | -15% | 3.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 10 a year in the 1990s and 70 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 1.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 3.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Salt Creek Township, Wayne County
How common are truck crashes in Salt Creek Township, Wayne County?
918 truck crashes have been reported in Wayne County since 2015, with 32 deaths and 385 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Salt Creek Township, Wayne County?
NHTSA data shows US-30 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Salt Creek since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Salt Creek Township, Wayne County?
The worst month is March: 9.7% of truck crashes in Wayne County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Salt Creek Township, Wayne County?
19 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Wayne County since 2015, 2.1% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Salt Creek Township, Wayne County compare with Ohio?
Per 100,000 residents, Wayne County has 67.4 truck crashes a year; Ohio has 50.8.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Salt Creek Township, Wayne 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.