Washington Township, Hardin County, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Washington Township, Hardin County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Washington Township, Hardin County and Hardin County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Hardin County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
4 of 190 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Hardin County compares with Ohio
Hardin County against Ohio and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Hardin County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Hardin County | Ohio | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 54.7 | 50.8 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 8.2 | 3.1 | 3.4 | 2.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.58 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.2% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 14% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 8.7% | 7.8% | 6.2% | 1.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.9% | 21.4% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 19.1% | 18.9% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.5% | 42.3% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 21.3% | 25.8% | 24.8% | 17% below the state |
Compared with Ohio, Hardin County is lower on garbage-truck share and after dark. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Hardin County: 8.2 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Ohio: 3.1).
Overview
Police reported 190 crashes involving commercial trucks in Hardin County since 2015: 108 people were injured and 15 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 22 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Washington Township, Hardin County since 2015; patterns below come from Hardin County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 12.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 4.7%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.5% of truck crashes, vs 42.3% for Ohio.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (11.6%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 8.7% of truck crashes, compared with 7.8% in Ohio.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-30 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). After it: US-68 (2), SR-235 (1) and SR-81 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 4 of the truck crashes here, or 2.1%, compared with 2.5% in Ohio.
Route planning tips for Washington Township, Hardin County fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to US-30 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 8.7% 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 Hardin County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-30 | 3 |
| US-68 | 2 |
| SR-235 | 1 |
| SR-81 | 1 |
| Ts-30 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Hardin County) |
|---|---|
| US-68 | 20 |
| Main St | 18 |
| SR-117 | 14 |
| SR-31 | 12 |
| Detroit St | 10 |
| US-00068 | 8 |
| SR-81 | 8 |
| SR-309 | 8 |
Washington Township, Hardin County at a glance
| Population | 707 |
| Land area | 35.9 sq mi |
| Density | 20 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 45835) | $76,042 |
| Median home value (ZIP 45835) | $126,788 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Hardin 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 | 24 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 16 | -36% | 1.0 |
| 2010s | 16 | +0% | 1.1 |
| 2020s | 15 | -3% | 1.4 |
In the 1990s about 24 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 15. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.2 a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Washington Township, Hardin County
How many truck accidents are there in Washington Township, Hardin County?
190 truck crashes have been reported in Hardin County since 2015, with 15 deaths and 108 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Washington Township, Hardin County?
Since 2015, US-30 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Washington: 3.
When do most truck crashes happen in Washington Township, Hardin County?
The worst month is January: 12.6% of truck crashes in Hardin County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Washington Township, Hardin County?
Since 2015, Hardin County has reported 4 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.1% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Washington Township, Hardin County compare with Ohio?
Per 100,000 residents, Hardin County has 54.7 truck crashes a year; Ohio has 50.8.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Washington Township, Hardin 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.