Washington Township, Lucas County, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Washington Township, Lucas County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Washington Township, Lucas County and Lucas County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Lucas County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
2.3 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.6 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Lucas County compares with Ohio
Lucas County against Ohio and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Lucas County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Lucas County | Ohio | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 54.2 | 50.8 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.6 | 3.1 | 3.4 | 16% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.47 | 0.50 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.7% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 33% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 7.0% | 7.8% | 6.2% | 10% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.5% | 21.4% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 19.1% | 18.9% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.2% | 42.3% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 26.5% | 25.8% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Ohio, Lucas County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Washington Township, Lucas County: I-75 deadliest road: 12 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Washington since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 2,662 crashes involving commercial trucks in Lucas County since 2015: 1,245 people were injured and 66 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 2 days.
With 1 truck crash reported in Washington Township, Lucas County since 2015, this page uses Lucas County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (11.0% of the year) and are lowest in April (6.2%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 44.2% of truck crashes, against 42.3% across Ohio.
The busiest hour is 12–1 am, with 8.4% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 7.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Ohio: 7.8%).
Where crashes happen
I-75 leads within 10 miles of Washington with 12 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: I-280 (4), SR-120 (2) and SR-2 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 43 crashes, 1.6% of the total, against 2.5% across Ohio.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in December (14%).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 2.3, vs 2.6 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for Washington Township, Lucas County fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-75; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in December; 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 Lucas County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-75 | 12 |
| I-280 | 4 |
| SR-120 | 2 |
| SR-2 | 2 |
| SR-579 | 2 |
| US-24 | 2 |
| Alexis Rd | 1 |
| CR-179 Cedar Point Rd | 1 |
| CR-180 Corduroy Rd | 1 |
| CR-510 Manhattan Blvd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Lucas County) |
|---|---|
| Ir 475 | 329 |
| Ir 75 | 261 |
| Ir 80 | 195 |
| US-24 | 137 |
| SR-2 | 98 |
| I-75 Hw | 93 |
| Alexis Rd | 70 |
| Ir 280 | 69 |
Washington Township, Lucas County at a glance
| Population | 3,073 |
| Land area | 2.1 sq mi |
| Density | 1,492 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 43434) | $72,083 |
| Median home value (ZIP 43434) | $146,315 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Lucas 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 | 69 | — | 5.6 |
| 2000s | 186 | +168% | 5.0 |
| 2010s | 244 | +31% | 4.2 |
| 2020s | 198 | -19% | 5.0 |
In the 1990s about 69 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 198. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 5.0 a year in 2016–19, 5.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Washington Township, Lucas County
How many truck crashes happen in Washington Township, Lucas County?
Since 2015, 2,662 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Lucas County (1,245 injured, 66 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Washington Township, Lucas County?
Since 2015, I-75 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Washington: 12.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Washington Township, Lucas County?
The worst month is January: 11.0% of truck crashes in Lucas County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Washington Township, Lucas County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 43 reported crashes in Lucas County since 2015 (1.6% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Washington Township, Lucas County compared with Ohio?
The yearly rate is 54.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Lucas County, vs 50.8 for Ohio.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Washington Township, Lucas County?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.