Washington Township, Morrow County, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Washington Township, Morrow County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Washington Township, Morrow County and Morrow County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Morrow County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
6 of 469 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Morrow County compares with Ohio
Morrow County against Ohio and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Morrow County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Morrow County | Ohio | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 108.3 | 50.8 | 49.7 | 2.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.6 | 3.1 | 3.4 | 1.8× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.79 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.6× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.7% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 72% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 11.7% | 7.8% | 6.2% | 1.5× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.6% | 21.4% | 23.7% | 8% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 18.7% | 18.9% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.3% | 42.3% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 30.8% | 25.8% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Morrow 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 injuries per crash.
The headline for Morrow County: 1 in 143 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.7%, against 2.5% for Ohio.
Overview
Police reported 469 crashes involving commercial trucks in Morrow County since 2015: 354 people were injured and 24 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 9 days in fully reported years.
Washington Township, Morrow County had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Morrow County numbers.
When crashes happen
The worst month is March with 12.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is July at 6.2%.
November through March accounts for 45.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.3% in Ohio.
By time of day, 12–1 am stands out with 9.0% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 11.7% of truck crashes, compared with 7.8% in Ohio.
Where crashes happen
SR-309 leads within 10 miles of Washington with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: SR-314 (2), SR-100 (1) and SR-288 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
6 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.3% share (Ohio: 2.5%).
Route planning tips for Washington Township, Morrow County fleets
- Review driver schedules for March, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use SR-309, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- With 11.7% 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
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 Morrow County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-309 | 3 |
| SR-314 | 2 |
| SR-100 | 1 |
| SR-288 | 1 |
| SR-61 | 1 |
| SR-95 | 1 |
| US-42 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Morrow County) |
|---|---|
| Ir 71 | 297 |
| SR-61 | 52 |
| SR-95 | 20 |
| SR-314 | 15 |
| SR-229 | 14 |
| US-42 | 10 |
| SR-309 | 6 |
| Main St | 5 |
Washington Township, Morrow County at a glance
| Population | 1,252 |
| Land area | 22.2 sq mi |
| Density | 56 per sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Morrow 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 | 4 | — | 1.0 |
| 2000s | 25 | +467% | 1.0 |
| 2010s | 40 | +58% | 1.4 |
| 2020s | 35 | -12% | 1.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 4 to 35. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.5 a year in 2016–19, 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Washington Township, Morrow County
How many truck crashes happen in Washington Township, Morrow County?
Since 2015, 469 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Morrow County (354 injured, 24 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Washington Township, Morrow County?
Since 2015, SR-309 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Washington: 3.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Washington Township, Morrow County?
Truck crashes in Morrow County peak in March, with 12.8% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Washington Township, Morrow County?
6 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Morrow County since 2015, 1.3% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Washington Township, Morrow County compared with Ohio?
Morrow County records 108.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 50.8 across Ohio.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Washington Township, Morrow 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.