Washington Township, Logan County, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Washington Township, Logan County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Washington Township, Logan County and Logan County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Logan County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
6 of 316 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Logan County compares with Ohio
Logan County against Ohio and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Logan County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Logan County | Ohio | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 57.6 | 50.8 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.5 | 3.1 | 3.4 | 1.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.47 | 0.50 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.1% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 19% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 13.0% | 7.8% | 6.2% | 1.7× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.8% | 21.4% | 23.7% | 12% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 19.5% | 18.9% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 46.2% | 42.3% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 25.0% | 25.8% | 24.8% | same |
Logan County sits below Ohio on 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.
What stands out in Logan County: 13.0% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Ohio: 7.8%).
Overview
Police reported 316 crashes involving commercial trucks in Logan County since 2015: 152 people were injured and 13 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 14 days.
Washington Township, Logan County had 2 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Logan County numbers.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 11.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is July at 5.4%.
November through March accounts for 46.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.3% in Ohio.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 8.5% of truck crashes.
13.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 7.8% across Ohio.
Where crashes happen
SR-47 leads within 10 miles of Washington with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-274 (2), CR-52 (1) and SR-117 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
6 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.9% share (Ohio: 2.5%).
Route planning tips for Washington Township, Logan County fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to SR-47 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- With 13.0% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Ohio), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Logan County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-47 | 3 |
| SR-274 | 2 |
| CR-52 | 1 |
| SR-117 | 1 |
| US-33 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Logan County) |
|---|---|
| US-33 | 117 |
| US-68 | 29 |
| SR-47 | 20 |
| SR-347 | 14 |
| SR-274 | 12 |
| Sandusky Av | 10 |
| SR-292 | 9 |
| SR-117 | 8 |
Washington Township, Logan County at a glance
| Population | 3,378 |
| Land area | 22.8 sq mi |
| Density | 148 per sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Logan 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 | 3 | — | 2.1 |
| 2000s | 16 | +399% | 0.9 |
| 2010s | 30 | +81% | 1.0 |
| 2020s | 25 | -17% | 1.2 |
In the 1990s about 3 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 25. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.0 a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Washington Township, Logan County
How common are truck crashes in Washington Township, Logan County?
Logan County has had 316 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 152 people and killing 13.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Washington Township, Logan County?
NHTSA data shows SR-47 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Washington since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Washington Township, Logan County?
Truck crashes in Logan County peak in June, with 11.4% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Washington Township, Logan County?
Since 2015, Logan County has reported 6 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.9% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Washington Township, Logan County compared with Ohio?
The yearly rate is 57.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Logan County, vs 50.8 for Ohio.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Washington Township, Logan 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.