Washington Township, Clinton County, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Washington Township, Clinton County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Washington Township, Clinton County and Clinton County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Clinton County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
11 of 445 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Clinton County compares with Ohio
Clinton County against Ohio and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Clinton County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Clinton County | Ohio | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 86.3 | 50.8 | 49.7 | 1.7× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.5 | 3.1 | 3.4 | 1.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.47 | 0.50 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.8% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 1.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 5.0% | 7.8% | 6.2% | 36% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.1% | 21.4% | 23.7% | 11% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.8% | 18.9% | 13.8% | 32% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.1% | 42.3% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 27.6% | 25.8% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Clinton County has lower values than Ohio for on snow, slush or ice, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Ohio on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Clinton County: August 11.7% of truck crashes happen in August, more than any other month.
Overview
Clinton County has recorded 445 truck crashes since 2015, with 206 people injured and 19 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 10 days.
Washington Township, Clinton County had 1 reported truck crash since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Clinton County numbers.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 11.7% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (5.8%).
November through March accounts for 40.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.3% in Ohio.
By time of day, 12–1 am stands out with 9.9% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 5.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Ohio: 7.8%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Washington since 2015: I-71 (2), SR-73 (2), US-68 (2), SR-28 (1) and SR-350 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
11 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.5% share (Ohio: 2.5%).
Route planning tips for Washington Township, Clinton County fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Clinton County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-71 | 2 |
| SR-73 | 2 |
| US-68 | 2 |
| SR-28 | 1 |
| SR-350 | 1 |
| US-22 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Clinton County) |
|---|---|
| Ir 71 | 198 |
| SR-73 | 58 |
| US-68 | 42 |
| US-22 | 28 |
| SR-72 | 13 |
| SR-380 | 8 |
| SR-134 | 8 |
| SR-00073 | 6 |
Washington Township, Clinton County at a glance
| Population | 2,051 |
| Land area | 27.1 sq mi |
| Density | 76 per sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Clinton 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 | 15 | — | 1.2 |
| 2000s | 30 | +92% | 1.6 |
| 2010s | 32 | +6% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 38 | +20% | 1.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 15 a year in the 1990s and 38 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Washington Township, Clinton County
How common are truck crashes in Washington Township, Clinton County?
Since 2015, 445 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Clinton County (206 injured, 19 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in Washington Township, Clinton County?
Truck crashes in Clinton County peak in August, with 11.7% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Washington Township, Clinton County?
Since 2015, Clinton County has reported 11 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.5% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Washington Township, Clinton County compare with Ohio?
Per 100,000 residents, Clinton County has 86.3 truck crashes a year; Ohio has 50.8.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Washington Township, Clinton County?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.