Washington Court House, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Washington Court House: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Washington Court House and Fayette County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Fayette County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
2 of 427 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Fayette County compares with Ohio
Fayette County against Ohio and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Fayette County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Fayette County | Ohio | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 121.0 | 50.8 | 49.7 | 2.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.4 | 3.1 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.50 | 0.50 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.5% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 80% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 9.9% | 7.8% | 6.2% | 1.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.8% | 21.4% | 23.7% | 12% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 20.4% | 18.9% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.1% | 42.3% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 31.6% | 25.8% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Fayette County has lower values than Ohio for garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
Fayette County at a glance: 1 in 192 crashes involve a garbage truck (2 since 2015), vs 2.5% across Ohio.
Overview
Police reported 427 crashes involving commercial trucks in Fayette County since 2015: 223 people were injured and 18 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 10 days.
With 9 truck crashes reported in Washington Court House since 2015, this page uses Fayette County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (10.8% of the year) and are lowest in August (5.6%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 44.1% of truck crashes, vs 42.3% for Ohio.
The busiest hour is 12–1 am, with 8.7% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 9.9% of truck crashes, compared with 7.8% in Ohio.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Washington Court House is US-62, with 5 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by US-35 (3), I-71 (2) and SR-41 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 2 crashes, 0.5% of the total, against 2.5% across Ohio.
Route planning tips for Washington Court House fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Fayette County.
- Where you can, review stops along US-62; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 9.9% 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 Fayette County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-62 | 5 |
| US-35 | 3 |
| I-71 | 2 |
| SR-41 | 1 |
| SR-753 | 1 |
| US-22 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Fayette County) |
|---|---|
| Ir 71 | 149 |
| US-35 | 77 |
| SR-435 | 43 |
| US-62 | 28 |
| SR-38 | 17 |
| SR-41 | 17 |
| US-22 | 16 |
| SR-753 | 12 |
Washington Court House at a glance
| Population | 14,446 |
| Land area | 9.0 sq mi |
| Density | 1,604 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 43160) | $61,740 |
| Median home value (ZIP 43160) | $170,728 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Fayette 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 | 14 | — | 1.9 |
| 2000s | 24 | +76% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 30 | +23% | 1.3 |
| 2020s | 34 | +15% | 1.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 14 a year in the 1990s and 34 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 1.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Washington Court House
How common are truck crashes in Washington Court House?
Since 2015, 427 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Fayette County (223 injured, 18 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Washington Court House?
US-62 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Washington Court House since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Washington Court House?
January has the most truck crashes in Fayette County, 10.8% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Washington Court House?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Fayette County since 2015, 0.5% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Washington Court House compared with Ohio?
Fayette County records 121.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 50.8 across Ohio.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Washington Court House?
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.