Washington Township, Coshocton County, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Washington Township, Coshocton County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Washington Township, Coshocton County and Coshocton County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Coshocton County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
6 of 124 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Coshocton County compares with Ohio
Coshocton County against Ohio and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Coshocton County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Coshocton County | Ohio | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 29.2 | 50.8 | 49.7 | 43% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.9 | 3.1 | 3.4 | 1.9× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.55 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 5.0% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 2.0× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.5% | 7.8% | 6.2% | 68% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.2% | 21.4% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.2% | 18.9% | 13.8% | 51% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 33.6% | 42.3% | 41.9% | 21% below the state |
| After dark | 13.5% | 25.8% | 24.8% | 48% below the state |
Compared with Ohio, Coshocton County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Ohio on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
Coshocton County at a glance: 1 in 20 garbage-truck share of crashes is 5.0%, against 2.5% for Ohio.
Overview
Since 2015, 124 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Coshocton County. They injured 67 people and killed 7.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 34 days.
With 1 truck crash reported in Washington Township, Coshocton County since 2015, this page uses Coshocton County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in May (13.7% of the year) and are lowest in July (3.2%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 33.6% of truck crashes, vs 42.3% for Ohio.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out with 11.3% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.5% of truck crashes, compared with 7.8% in Ohio.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-16 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). It is followed by SR-83 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 6 of the truck crashes here, or 4.8%, compared with 2.5% in Ohio.
Route planning tips for Washington Township, Coshocton County fleets
- Review driver schedules for May, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use SR-16, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 25.2% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Ohio; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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 Coshocton County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-16 | 4 |
| SR-83 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Coshocton County) |
|---|---|
| US-36 | 24 |
| SR-16 | 10 |
| SR-83 | 10 |
| SR-93 | 7 |
| Us 36 Hw | 5 |
| Sr 83 Hw | 4 |
| Chestnut St | 3 |
| Sr 16 Hw | 3 |
Washington Township, Coshocton County at a glance
| Population | 739 |
| Land area | 24.1 sq mi |
| Density | 31 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 43842) | $73,328 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Coshocton 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 | — | 1.2 |
| 2000s | 9 | +18% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 12 | +26% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 8 | -29% | 1.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 8 a year in the 1990s and 8 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Washington Township, Coshocton County
How many truck crashes happen in Washington Township, Coshocton County?
Since 2015, 124 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Coshocton County (67 injured, 7 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Washington Township, Coshocton County?
Since 2015, SR-16 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Washington: 4.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Washington Township, Coshocton County?
Truck crashes in Coshocton County peak in May, with 13.7% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Washington Township, Coshocton County?
Since 2015, Coshocton County has reported 6 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.8% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Washington Township, Coshocton County compare with Ohio?
Coshocton County records 29.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 50.8 across Ohio.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Washington Township, Coshocton 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.