Washington Township, Hocking County, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Washington Township, Hocking County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Washington Township, Hocking County and Hocking County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Hocking County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
12 of 129 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Hocking County compares with Ohio
Hocking County against Ohio and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Hocking County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Hocking County | Ohio | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 40.8 | 50.8 | 49.7 | 20% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.3 | 3.1 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.60 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 9.8% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 3.8× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.1% | 7.8% | 6.2% | 48% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.6% | 21.4% | 23.7% | 1.3× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.6% | 18.9% | 13.8% | 44% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.6% | 42.3% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 13.8% | 25.8% | 24.8% | 46% below the state |
Hocking County sits below Ohio on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Hocking County: 1 in 10 garbage-truck share of crashes is 9.8%, against 2.5% for Ohio.
Overview
Hocking County has recorded 129 truck crashes since 2015, with 76 people injured and 4 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 33 days in fully reported years.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Washington Township, Hocking County since 2015; patterns below come from Hocking County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 13.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 4.7%.
November through March accounts for 40.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.3% in Ohio.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 10.9% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 4.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Ohio: 7.8%).
Where crashes happen
US-33 leads within 10 miles of Washington with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-278 (1), SR-56 (1) and SR-93 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
12 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 9.3% share (Ohio: 2.5%).
Route planning tips for Washington Township, Hocking County fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use US-33, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Morning starts matter: 27.6% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Ohio.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Hocking County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-33 | 4 |
| SR-278 | 1 |
| SR-56 | 1 |
| SR-93 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Hocking County) |
|---|---|
| US-33 | 65 |
| SR-93 | 11 |
| SR-664 | 11 |
| SR-180 | 10 |
| Cr 33A | 3 |
| SR-328 | 3 |
| Cr 24 | 2 |
| SR-56 | 2 |
Washington Township, Hocking County at a glance
| Population | 1,125 |
| Land area | 37.3 sq mi |
| Density | 30 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 43138) | $68,051 |
| Median home value (ZIP 43138) | $179,925 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Hocking 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 | 27 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 8 | -72% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 12 | +57% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 10 | -17% | 0.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 27 a year in the 1990s and 10 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Washington Township, Hocking County
How many truck crashes happen in Washington Township, Hocking County?
Since 2015, 129 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Hocking County (76 injured, 4 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Washington Township, Hocking County?
Since 2015, US-33 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Washington: 4.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Washington Township, Hocking County?
The worst month is August: 13.2% of truck crashes in Hocking County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Washington Township, Hocking County?
12 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Hocking County since 2015, 9.3% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Washington Township, Hocking County compared with Ohio?
The yearly rate is 40.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Hocking County, vs 50.8 for Ohio.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Washington Township, Hocking 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.