Washington Township, Henry County, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Washington Township, Henry County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Washington Township, Henry County and Henry County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Henry County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
4 of 411 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Henry County compares with Ohio
Henry County against Ohio and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Henry County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Henry County | Ohio | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 123.5 | 50.8 | 49.7 | 2.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.0 | 3.1 | 3.4 | 2.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.71 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.4× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.1% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 58% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 13.9% | 7.8% | 6.2% | 1.8× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.3% | 21.4% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 21.9% | 18.9% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 46.3% | 42.3% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 21.9% | 25.8% | 24.8% | 15% below the state |
Henry County has lower values than Ohio for garbage-truck share and after dark. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Henry County: 7.0 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 3.1 in Ohio.
Overview
Since 2015, 411 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Henry County. They injured 284 people and killed 26.
That averages about one truck crash every 11 days in fully reported years.
Only 10 truck crashes were reported in Washington Township, Henry County since 2015; patterns below come from Henry County as a whole.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (12.2% of the year) and are lowest in December (5.4%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 46.3% of truck crashes, against 42.3% across Ohio.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (9.2%).
Road surface: 13.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Ohio: 7.8%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Washington is US-6, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: US-24 (2), CR-131 Sherman-White Rd (1) and CR-424 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 4 of the truck crashes here, or 1.0%, compared with 2.5% in Ohio.
Route planning tips for Washington Township, Henry County fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along US-6; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 24.3% of truck crashes here, more than Ohio; adjust start times where you can.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 13.9% of truck crashes here, more than Ohio; schedule winter checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Henry County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-6 | 3 |
| US-24 | 2 |
| CR-131 Sherman-White Rd | 1 |
| CR-424 | 1 |
| CR-D | 1 |
| CR-L | 1 |
| SR-108 | 1 |
| SR-110 | 1 |
| SR-65 | 1 |
| US-20A | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Henry County) |
|---|---|
| US-24 | 145 |
| US-6 | 73 |
| SR-108 | 24 |
| SR-65 | 18 |
| SR-109 | 15 |
| SR-281 | 14 |
| SR-110 | 10 |
| US-00024 | 8 |
Washington Township, Henry County at a glance
| Population | 2,062 |
| Land area | 28.8 sq mi |
| Density | 72 per sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Henry 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 | — | 2.6 |
| 2000s | 31 | +30% | 2.6 |
| 2010s | 33 | +6% | 1.9 |
| 2020s | 31 | -6% | 1.4 |
In the 1990s about 24 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 31. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.0 a year in 2016–19, 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Washington Township, Henry County
How many truck crashes happen in Washington Township, Henry County?
Since 2015, 411 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Henry County (284 injured, 26 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Washington Township, Henry County?
NHTSA data shows US-6 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Washington since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Washington Township, Henry County?
The worst month is January: 12.2% of truck crashes in Henry County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Washington Township, Henry County?
Since 2015, Henry County has reported 4 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.0% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Washington Township, Henry County compared with Ohio?
Henry County records 123.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 50.8 across Ohio.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Washington Township, Henry County?
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.