Washington Township, Van Wert County, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Washington Township, Van Wert County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Washington Township, Van Wert County and Van Wert County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Van Wert County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
3 of 381 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Van Wert County compares with Ohio
Van Wert County against Ohio and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Van Wert County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Van Wert County | Ohio | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 109.8 | 50.8 | 49.7 | 2.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.9 | 3.1 | 3.4 | 1.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.61 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.9% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 66% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 8.3% | 7.8% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 15.2% | 21.4% | 23.7% | 29% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 16.3% | 18.9% | 13.8% | 14% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.4% | 42.3% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 21.5% | 25.8% | 24.8% | 17% below the state |
Compared with Ohio, Van Wert County is lower on garbage-truck share, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Van Wert County at a glance: 1 in 116 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.9%, against 2.5% for Ohio.
Overview
Van Wert County has recorded 381 truck crashes since 2015, with 230 people injured and 18 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 12 days in fully reported years.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Washington Township, Van Wert County since 2015, this page uses Van Wert County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is May with 9.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 5.2%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.4% of truck crashes, against 42.3% across Ohio.
The busiest hour is 10–11 am, with 9.7% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 8.3% of truck crashes, compared with 7.8% in Ohio.
Where crashes happen
US-30 leads within 10 miles of Washington with 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-116 (1), Ts-54 Redd Rd (1) and US-127 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 3 of the truck crashes here, or 0.8%, compared with 2.5% in Ohio.
Route planning tips for Washington Township, Van Wert County fleets
- Review driver schedules for May, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use US-30, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Van Wert County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-30 | 2 |
| SR-116 | 1 |
| Ts-54 Redd Rd | 1 |
| US-127 | 1 |
| US-224 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Van Wert County) |
|---|---|
| US-30 | 181 |
| US-127 | 53 |
| US-224 | 26 |
| Washington St | 22 |
| SR-118 | 17 |
| SR-81 | 9 |
| Liberty Union Rd | 5 |
| SR-49 | 5 |
Washington Township, Van Wert County at a glance
| Population | 5,107 |
| Land area | 36.4 sq mi |
| Density | 140 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 45833) | $65,000 |
| Median home value (ZIP 45833) | $160,432 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Van Wert 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 | — | 1.4 |
| 2000s | 20 | +412% | 1.2 |
| 2010s | 32 | +54% | 1.0 |
| 2020s | 28 | -10% | 1.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 4 a year in the 1990s and 28 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.2 a year in 2016–19 and 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Washington Township, Van Wert County
How many truck accidents are there in Washington Township, Van Wert County?
381 truck crashes have been reported in Van Wert County since 2015, with 18 deaths and 230 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Washington Township, Van Wert County?
NHTSA data shows US-30 with 2 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Washington since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Washington Township, Van Wert County?
May has the most truck crashes in Van Wert County, 9.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Washington Township, Van Wert County?
3 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Van Wert County since 2015, 0.8% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Washington Township, Van Wert County compare with Ohio?
The yearly rate is 109.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Van Wert County, vs 50.8 for Ohio.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Washington Township, Van Wert 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.