Washington Township, Montgomery County, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Washington Township, Montgomery County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Washington Township, Montgomery County and Montgomery County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Montgomery County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
3.2 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.2 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Montgomery County compares with Ohio
Montgomery County against Ohio and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Montgomery County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Montgomery County | Ohio | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 49.5 | 50.8 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.2 | 3.1 | 3.4 | 29% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.53 | 0.50 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.1% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 15% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 5.0% | 7.8% | 6.2% | 36% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.2% | 21.4% | 23.7% | 10% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 21.1% | 18.9% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.2% | 42.3% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 27.8% | 25.8% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Montgomery County sits below Ohio on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: in rain, sleet or snow and after dark.
What stands out in Washington Township, Montgomery County: I-75 deadliest road: 15 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Washington since 2015.
Overview
Montgomery County has recorded 3,149 truck crashes since 2015, with 1,652 people injured and 65 killed.
That averages about 1 truck crash a day in fully reported years.
Washington Township, Montgomery County had 5 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Montgomery County numbers.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 9.3% of the yearly total, while June has the fewest (7.4%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.2% of truck crashes, vs 42.3% for Ohio.
The busiest hour is 12–1 am, with 7.9% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 5.0% of truck crashes, compared with 7.8% in Ohio.
Where crashes happen
I-75 leads within 10 miles of Washington with 15 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by US-35 (4), I-675 (2) and SR-725 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 67 of the truck crashes here, or 2.1%, compared with 2.5% in Ohio.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in February (15%).
They recorded 3.2 deaths per 100 crashes, against 2.2 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Washington Township, Montgomery County fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Montgomery County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-75; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in February; review collection routes for that month.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Montgomery County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-75 | 15 |
| US-35 | 4 |
| I-675 | 2 |
| SR-725 | 2 |
| SR-741 | 2 |
| US-42 | 2 |
| CR-142 Dayton Xenia Rd | 1 |
| CR-97 Wilmington Dayton Pk | 1 |
| CR-99 Dixie Dr | 1 |
| Mu-2110 Dixie Hw | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Montgomery County) |
|---|---|
| Ir 75 | 1,256 |
| Ir 70 | 596 |
| US-35 | 69 |
| SR-4 | 52 |
| Ir 675 | 43 |
| SR-49 | 41 |
| Ir 00070 | 32 |
| Dixie Dr | 31 |
Washington Township, Montgomery County at a glance
| Population | 63,784 |
| Land area | 31.1 sq mi |
| Density | 2,049 per sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Montgomery 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 | 8 | — | 4.8 |
| 2000s | 196 | +2401% | 5.4 |
| 2010s | 243 | +24% | 3.5 |
| 2020s | 259 | +7% | 6.4 |
In the 1990s about 8 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 259. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 3.8 a year in 2016–19, 6.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Washington Township, Montgomery County
How common are truck crashes in Washington Township, Montgomery County?
Since 2015, 3,149 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Montgomery County (1,652 injured, 65 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Washington Township, Montgomery County?
Since 2015, I-75 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Washington: 15.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Washington Township, Montgomery County?
Truck crashes in Montgomery County peak in October, with 9.3% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Washington Township, Montgomery County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 67 reported crashes in Montgomery County since 2015 (2.1% of truck crashes).
How does Washington Township, Montgomery County compare with Ohio for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 49.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Montgomery County, vs 50.8 for Ohio.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Washington Township, Montgomery 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.