Washington Township, Franklin County, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Washington Township, Franklin County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Washington Township, Franklin County and Franklin County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Franklin County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0.8 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.1 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Franklin County compares with Ohio
Franklin County against Ohio and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Franklin County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Franklin County | Ohio | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 41.7 | 50.8 | 49.7 | 18% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.1 | 3.1 | 3.4 | 32% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.52 | 0.50 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.1% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 17% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.7% | 7.8% | 6.2% | 52% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.6% | 21.4% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 17.9% | 18.9% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.1% | 42.3% | 41.9% | 8% below the state |
| After dark | 25.7% | 25.8% | 24.8% | same |
Franklin County sits below Ohio on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Franklin County: August more garbage-truck crashes happen in August than in any other month (17%).
Overview
Police reported 6,716 crashes involving commercial trucks in Franklin County since 2015: 3,466 people were injured and 140 were killed.
That averages about 2 truck crashes a day in fully reported years.
Only 7 truck crashes were reported in Washington Township, Franklin County since 2015; patterns below come from Franklin County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is September with 9.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 7.2%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 39.1% of truck crashes, vs 42.3% for Ohio.
The busiest hour is 12–1 am, with 8.5% of truck crashes.
3.7% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 7.8% across Ohio.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Washington since 2015 were spread across roads: I-270 (6), I-71 (6), US-23 (6), US-42 (6) and US-33 (4).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 141 crashes, 2.1% of the total, against 2.5% across Ohio.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in August (17%).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 0.8 deaths compared with 2.1 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Washington Township, Franklin County fleets
- Review driver schedules for September, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in August; review collection routes for that month.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Franklin County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-270 | 6 |
| I-71 | 6 |
| US-23 | 6 |
| US-42 | 6 |
| US-33 | 4 |
| I-70 | 3 |
| CR-129 Concord Rd | 2 |
| CR-22 Fisher Rd | 2 |
| CR-126 Glick Rd | 1 |
| CR-26 Phillipi Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Franklin County) |
|---|---|
| Ir 270 | 1,250 |
| Ir 70 | 1,125 |
| Ir 71 | 953 |
| Ir 670 | 187 |
| US-33 | 151 |
| SR-315 | 122 |
| Alum Creek Dr | 108 |
| US-23 | 104 |
Washington Township, Franklin County at a glance
| Population | 43,573 |
| Land area | 23.9 sq mi |
| Density | 1,822 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 43016) | $109,972 |
| Median home value (ZIP 43016) | $453,001 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Franklin 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 | 39 | — | 8.9 |
| 2000s | 334 | +751% | 8.0 |
| 2010s | 555 | +66% | 7.8 |
| 2020s | 492 | -11% | 10.0 |
In the 1990s about 39 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 492. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 8.8 a year in 2016–19, 10.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Washington Township, Franklin County
How many truck accidents are there in Washington Township, Franklin County?
Franklin County has had 6,716 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 3,466 people and killing 140.
When do most truck crashes happen in Washington Township, Franklin County?
September has the most truck crashes in Franklin County, 9.6% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Washington Township, Franklin County?
141 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Franklin County since 2015, 2.1% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Washington Township, Franklin County compared with Ohio?
Per 100,000 residents, Franklin County has 41.7 truck crashes a year; Ohio has 50.8.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Washington Township, Franklin County?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.