Washington Township, Union County, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Washington Township, Union County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Washington Township, Union County and Union County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Union County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
11 of 552 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Union County compares with Ohio
Union County against Ohio and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Union County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Union County | Ohio | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 64.9 | 50.8 | 49.7 | 1.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.5 | 3.1 | 3.4 | 19% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.49 | 0.50 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.1% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 15% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 7.6% | 7.8% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.0% | 21.4% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.2% | 18.9% | 13.8% | 19% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.5% | 42.3% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 22.3% | 25.8% | 24.8% | 14% below the state |
Compared with Ohio, Union County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Union County: +51% yearly reported truck crashes went from 29 in the 2000s to 44 in the 2010s.
Overview
Police reported 552 crashes involving commercial trucks in Union County since 2015: 269 people were injured and 16 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 8 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Washington Township, Union County since 2015; patterns below come from Union County as a whole.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 10.9% of the yearly total, while July has the fewest (6.2%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 43.5% of truck crashes, against 42.3% across Ohio.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 8.7% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 7.6% of truck crashes, compared with 7.8% in Ohio.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Washington happened on SR-31 (2), CR-113 Main St (1) and SR-347 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 11 crashes, 2.0% of the total, against 2.5% across Ohio.
Route planning tips for Washington Township, Union County fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Union County.
- 24.0% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Ohio; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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 Union County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-31 | 2 |
| CR-113 Main St | 1 |
| SR-347 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Union County) |
|---|---|
| US-33 | 131 |
| US-42 | 89 |
| SR-31 | 73 |
| SR-4 | 51 |
| SR-161 | 23 |
| US-36 | 21 |
| SR-739 | 19 |
| Industrial Pk | 13 |
Washington Township, Union County at a glance
| Population | 932 |
| Land area | 27.7 sq mi |
| Density | 34 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 43340) | $72,446 |
| Median home value (ZIP 43340) | $216,898 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Union 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 | 1 | — | 0.9 |
| 2000s | 29 | +1944% | 1.0 |
| 2010s | 44 | +51% | 1.4 |
| 2020s | 42 | -4% | 0.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 1 to 42. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 2.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Washington Township, Union County
How common are truck crashes in Washington Township, Union County?
Since 2015, 552 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Union County (269 injured, 16 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in Washington Township, Union County?
The worst month is February: 10.9% of truck crashes in Union County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Washington Township, Union County?
Since 2015, Union County has reported 11 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.0% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Washington Township, Union County compared with Ohio?
The yearly rate is 64.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Union County, vs 50.8 for Ohio.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Washington Township, Union 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.