Washington Township, Shelby County, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Washington Township, Shelby County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Washington Township, Shelby County and Shelby County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Shelby County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
13 of 574 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Shelby County compares with Ohio
Shelby County against Ohio and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Shelby County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Shelby County | Ohio | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 100.3 | 50.8 | 49.7 | 2.0× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.7 | 3.1 | 3.4 | 1.8× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.52 | 0.50 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.3% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 11% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 14.9% | 7.8% | 6.2% | 1.9× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 16.6% | 21.4% | 23.7% | 22% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 18.5% | 18.9% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.6% | 42.3% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 35.4% | 25.8% | 24.8% | 1.4× the state |
Compared with Ohio, Shelby County is lower 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.
The headline for Shelby County: 14.9% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 7.8% across Ohio.
Overview
Police reported 574 crashes involving commercial trucks in Shelby County since 2015: 292 people were injured and 31 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 8 days.
Only 2 truck crashes were reported in Washington Township, Shelby County since 2015; patterns below come from Shelby County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is December with 11.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 6.1%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 45.6% of truck crashes, vs 42.3% for Ohio.
The busiest hour is 12–1 am, with 10.3% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 14.9% of truck crashes, compared with 7.8% in Ohio.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Washington is I-75, with 5 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come CR-13 Russia Versailles Rd (1), CR-25A (1) and CR-26 Millcreek Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 13 of the truck crashes here, or 2.3%, compared with 2.5% in Ohio.
Route planning tips for Washington Township, Shelby County fleets
- Review driver schedules for December, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-75, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 14.9% of truck crashes here, more than Ohio; schedule winter 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 Shelby County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-75 | 5 |
| CR-13 Russia Versailles Rd | 1 |
| CR-25A | 1 |
| CR-26 Millcreek Rd | 1 |
| SR-29 | 1 |
| SR-47 | 1 |
| SR-48 | 1 |
| SR-705 | 1 |
| TR-46 Ciscco Rd | 1 |
| US-36 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Shelby County) |
|---|---|
| Ir 75 | 357 |
| SR-47 | 19 |
| SR-29 | 17 |
| SR-00029 | 11 |
| SR-274 | 8 |
| Michigan St | 8 |
| Kuther Rd | 6 |
| SR-00066 | 6 |
Washington Township, Shelby County at a glance
| Population | 1,940 |
| Land area | 24.7 sq mi |
| Density | 79 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 45333) | $63,906 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Shelby 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 | — | 1.9 |
| 2000s | 30 | +858% | 1.0 |
| 2010s | 46 | +54% | 1.2 |
| 2020s | 45 | -3% | 1.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 3 a year in the 1990s and 45 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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, Shelby County
How common are truck crashes in Washington Township, Shelby County?
574 truck crashes have been reported in Shelby County since 2015, with 31 deaths and 292 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Washington Township, Shelby County?
Since 2015, I-75 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Washington: 5.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Washington Township, Shelby County?
The worst month is December: 11.0% of truck crashes in Shelby County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Washington Township, Shelby County?
13 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Shelby County since 2015, 2.3% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Washington Township, Shelby County compare with Ohio?
The yearly rate is 100.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Shelby County, vs 50.8 for Ohio.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Washington Township, Shelby 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.