Washington Township, Warren County, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Washington Township, Warren County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Washington Township, Warren County and Warren County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Warren County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.4 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Warren County compares with Ohio
Warren County against Ohio and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Warren County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Warren County | Ohio | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 45.2 | 50.8 | 49.7 | 11% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.4 | 3.1 | 3.4 | 23% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.45 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 10% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.4% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 7% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 5.7% | 7.8% | 6.2% | 26% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.9% | 21.4% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 18.6% | 18.9% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.5% | 42.3% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 28.8% | 25.8% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Warren County has lower values than Ohio for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It stands out for higher after dark.
The headline for Washington Township, Warren County: I-71 deadliest road: 5 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Washington since 2015.
Overview
Warren County has recorded 1,398 truck crashes since 2015, with 644 people injured and 31 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 3 days.
Only 5 truck crashes were reported in Washington Township, Warren County since 2015; patterns below come from Warren County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 9.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 7.4%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.5% of truck crashes, against 42.3% across Ohio.
The busiest hour is 12–1 am, with 8.3% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 5.7% of truck crashes, compared with 7.8% in Ohio.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Washington is I-71, with 5 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by US-22 (3), CR-38 Mason Morrow Millgrve Rd (1) and SR-28 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 32 crashes, 2.3% of the total, against 2.5% across Ohio.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in October (19% of them).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 0.0, vs 2.4 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for Washington Township, Warren County fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Warren County.
- Check whether your routes use I-71, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in October; review collection routes for that month.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Warren County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-71 | 5 |
| US-22 | 3 |
| CR-38 Mason Morrow Millgrve Rd | 1 |
| SR-28 | 1 |
| SR-350 | 1 |
| SR-380 | 1 |
| SR-73 | 1 |
| US-42 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Warren County) |
|---|---|
| Ir 71 | 405 |
| Ir 75 | 382 |
| SR-48 | 46 |
| SR-123 | 46 |
| SR-63 | 39 |
| SR-73 | 32 |
| Main St | 29 |
| US-42 | 27 |
Washington Township, Warren County at a glance
| Population | 2,962 |
| Land area | 33.9 sq mi |
| Density | 87 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 45113) | $104,750 |
| Median home value (ZIP 45113) | $282,636 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Warren 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 | — | 1.9 |
| 2000s | 83 | +991% | 1.6 |
| 2010s | 114 | +38% | 1.6 |
| 2020s | 108 | -5% | 3.0 |
In the 1990s about 8 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 108. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 2.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 3.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Washington Township, Warren County
How many truck accidents are there in Washington Township, Warren County?
1,398 truck crashes have been reported in Warren County since 2015, with 31 deaths and 644 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Washington Township, Warren County?
I-71 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Washington since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Washington Township, Warren County?
Truck crashes in Warren County peak in June, with 9.3% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Washington Township, Warren County?
Since 2015, Warren County has reported 32 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.3% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Washington Township, Warren County compare with Ohio?
Per 100,000 residents, Warren County has 45.2 truck crashes a year; Ohio has 50.8.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Washington Township, Warren 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.