Washington Township, Defiance County, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Washington Township, Defiance County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Washington Township, Defiance County and Defiance County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Defiance County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
4 of 251 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Defiance County compares with Ohio
Defiance County against Ohio and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Defiance County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Defiance County | Ohio | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 56.5 | 50.8 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.8 | 3.1 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.49 | 0.50 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.7% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 34% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 6.7% | 7.8% | 6.2% | 14% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.0% | 21.4% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.1% | 18.9% | 13.8% | 36% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.8% | 42.3% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 26.7% | 25.8% | 24.8% | same |
Defiance County sits below Ohio on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr and deaths per 100 crashes.
Washington Township, Defiance County at a glance: US-6 deadliest road: 5 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Washington since 2015.
Overview
Defiance County has recorded 251 truck crashes since 2015, with 122 people injured and 10 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 17 days.
Washington Township, Defiance County had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Defiance County numbers.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 10.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is September at 6.4%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.8% of truck crashes, vs 42.3% for Ohio.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 9.6% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 6.7% of truck crashes, compared with 7.8% in Ohio.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Washington is US-6, with 5 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come US-24 (2), CR-12 (1) and CR-424 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 4 of the truck crashes here, or 1.6%, compared with 2.5% in Ohio.
Route planning tips for Washington Township, Defiance County fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Defiance County.
- Look at alternatives to US-6 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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 Defiance County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-6 | 5 |
| US-24 | 2 |
| CR-12 | 1 |
| CR-424 | 1 |
| SR-15 | 1 |
| SR-191 | 1 |
| SR-66 | 1 |
| US-127 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Defiance County) |
|---|---|
| US-24 | 85 |
| SR-15 | 22 |
| US-127 | 20 |
| Clinton St | 18 |
| SR-249 | 12 |
| SR-18 | 11 |
| SR-2 | 10 |
| SR-66 | 5 |
Washington Township, Defiance County at a glance
| Population | 1,547 |
| Land area | 35.8 sq mi |
| Density | 43 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 43549) | $84,189 |
| Median home value (ZIP 43549) | $189,741 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Defiance 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 | 26 | — | 1.4 |
| 2000s | 26 | +3% | 1.3 |
| 2010s | 19 | -28% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 21 | +9% | 0.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 26 to 21. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Washington Township, Defiance County
How common are truck crashes in Washington Township, Defiance County?
251 truck crashes have been reported in Defiance County since 2015, with 10 deaths and 122 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Washington Township, Defiance County?
NHTSA data shows US-6 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Washington since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Washington Township, Defiance County?
October has the most truck crashes in Defiance County, 10.0% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Washington Township, Defiance County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 4 reported crashes in Defiance County since 2015 (1.6% of truck crashes).
How does Washington Township, Defiance County compare with Ohio for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 56.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Defiance County, vs 50.8 for Ohio.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Washington Township, Defiance 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.