Washington Township, Miami County, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Washington Township, Miami County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Washington Township, Miami County and Miami County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Miami County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
15 of 633 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Miami County compares with Ohio
Miami County against Ohio and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Miami County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Miami County | Ohio | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 48.0 | 50.8 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.6 | 3.1 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.42 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 16% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.5% | 2.5% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 6.3% | 7.8% | 6.2% | 20% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.3% | 21.4% | 23.7% | 15% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 16.2% | 18.9% | 13.8% | 14% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.0% | 42.3% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 32.0% | 25.8% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Compared with Ohio, Miami County is lower on injuries per crash, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes and after dark.
What stands out in Washington Township, Miami County: I-75 6 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Washington.
Overview
Since 2015, 633 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Miami County. They injured 266 people and killed 22.
That averages about one truck crash every 7 days in fully reported years.
Only 3 truck crashes were reported in Washington Township, Miami County since 2015; patterns below come from Miami County as a whole.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (11.1% of the year) and are lowest in April (5.1%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.0% of truck crashes, vs 42.3% for Ohio.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (9.2%).
Road surface: 6.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Ohio: 7.8%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-75 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (6). After it: US-36 (3), CR-25A (2) and CR-13 Russia Versailles Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
15 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.4% share (Ohio: 2.5%).
Route planning tips for Washington Township, Miami County fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-75; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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 Miami County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-75 | 6 |
| US-36 | 3 |
| CR-25A | 2 |
| CR-13 Russia Versailles Rd | 1 |
| CR-16 Peterson Rd | 1 |
| CR-35 Washington Rd | 1 |
| SR-48 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Miami County) |
|---|---|
| Ir 75 | 375 |
| Main St | 26 |
| US-36 | 23 |
| Cr 25A | 20 |
| SR-41 | 15 |
| SR-571 | 11 |
| Covington Av | 7 |
| Ash St | 6 |
Washington Township, Miami County at a glance
| Population | 1,523 |
| Land area | 21.0 sq mi |
| Density | 72 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 45318) | $73,867 |
| Median home value (ZIP 45318) | $194,902 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Miami 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 | 6 | — | 2.3 |
| 2000s | 41 | +636% | 1.3 |
| 2010s | 53 | +30% | 1.7 |
| 2020s | 48 | -9% | 2.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 6 to 48. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 1.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Washington Township, Miami County
How many truck accidents are there in Washington Township, Miami County?
633 truck crashes have been reported in Miami County since 2015, with 22 deaths and 266 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Washington Township, Miami County?
I-75 had 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Washington since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Washington Township, Miami County?
October has the most truck crashes in Miami County, 11.1% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Washington Township, Miami County?
15 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Miami County since 2015, 2.4% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Washington Township, Miami County compared with Ohio?
Per 100,000 residents, Miami County has 48.0 truck crashes a year; Ohio has 50.8.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Washington Township, Miami 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.