Washington Township, Carroll County, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Washington Township, Carroll County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Washington Township, Carroll County and Carroll County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Carroll County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
7 of 159 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Carroll County compares with Ohio
Carroll County against Ohio and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Carroll County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Carroll County | Ohio | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 50.2 | 50.8 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 8.2 | 3.1 | 3.4 | 2.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.43 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 14% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.8% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 1.9× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 8.9% | 7.8% | 6.2% | 1.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.9% | 21.4% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 17.8% | 18.9% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.2% | 42.3% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 24.0% | 25.8% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Ohio, Carroll County is lower on injuries per crash. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Carroll County: 8.2 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 3.1 in Ohio.
Overview
Since 2015, 159 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Carroll County. They injured 68 people and killed 12.
That averages about one truck crash every 28 days in fully reported years.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Washington Township, Carroll County since 2015, this page uses Carroll County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is November with 11.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 5.7%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 45.2% of truck crashes, against 42.3% across Ohio.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 10.1% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 8.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Ohio: 7.8%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Washington is SR-9, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by SR-43 (2), CR-18 Aurora Rd. (1) and SR-171 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 7 crashes, 4.4% of the total, against 2.5% across Ohio.
Route planning tips for Washington Township, Carroll County fleets
- Build extra time into November routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to SR-9 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 8.9% of truck crashes here, more than Ohio; schedule winter 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 Carroll County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-9 | 3 |
| SR-43 | 2 |
| CR-18 Aurora Rd. | 1 |
| SR-171 | 1 |
| SR-39 | 1 |
| US-30 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Carroll County) |
|---|---|
| SR-43 | 27 |
| SR-39 | 18 |
| SR-9 | 18 |
| SR-183 | 13 |
| SR-332 | 9 |
| SR-171 | 8 |
| SR-164 | 4 |
| Canton Nw Rd | 3 |
Washington Township, Carroll County at a glance
| Population | 1,081 |
| Land area | 26.0 sq mi |
| Density | 42 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 44651) | $60,000 |
| Median home value (ZIP 44651) | $240,850 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Carroll 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 | 48 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 11 | -78% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 16 | +51% | 0.9 |
| 2020s | 12 | -23% | 1.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 48 to 12. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Washington Township, Carroll County
How many truck crashes happen in Washington Township, Carroll County?
159 truck crashes have been reported in Carroll County since 2015, with 12 deaths and 68 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Washington Township, Carroll County?
SR-9 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Washington since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Washington Township, Carroll County?
The worst month is November: 11.9% of truck crashes in Carroll County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Washington Township, Carroll County?
Since 2015, Carroll County has reported 7 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.4% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Washington Township, Carroll County compare with Ohio?
Carroll County records 50.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 50.8 across Ohio.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Washington Township, Carroll County?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.