Washington County, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Washington County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
15 of 347 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Washington County compares with Ohio
Washington County against Ohio and the US, 2015–2024 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Washington County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2024) | Washington County | Ohio | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 54.7 | 50.8 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.8 | 3.1 | 3.4 | 10% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.52 | 0.50 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.2% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 1.6× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 7.0% | 7.8% | 6.2% | 11% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.5% | 21.4% | 23.7% | 1.3× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 16.7% | 18.9% | 13.8% | 11% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.2% | 42.3% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 19.9% | 25.8% | 24.8% | 23% below the state |
Washington County sits below Ohio on deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Washington County: 1 in 24 crashes involve a garbage truck (15 since 2015), vs 2.5% across Ohio.
Overview
Since 2015, 347 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Washington County. They injured 182 people and killed 11.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 11 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is November with 11.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is October at 7.2%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 43.2% of truck crashes, vs 42.3% for Ohio.
By time of day, 7–8 am stands out with 8.6% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 7.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Ohio: 7.8%).
Where crashes happen
SR-7 leads in Washington County with 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come CR-9 (1) and US-50 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
15 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 4.3% share (Ohio: 2.5%).
Route planning tips for Washington County fleets
- Plan November schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Washington County.
- Look at alternatives to SR-7 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 27.5% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Ohio.
- 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.
Reporting was incomplete in 2020 and 2025, so those years are greyed out and left out of rates and comparisons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Washington County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Washington County) |
|---|---|
| SR-7 | 7 |
| CR-9 | 1 |
| US-50 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Washington County) |
|---|---|
| SR-7 | 123 |
| Ir 77 | 61 |
| US-50 | 19 |
| SR-339 | 17 |
| SR-821 | 11 |
| SR-550 | 11 |
| Pike St | 9 |
| SR-676 | 8 |
Washington County at a glance
| Population | 58,332 |
| Land area | 632.0 sq mi |
| Density | 92 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $64,305 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Washington 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 | — | 1.5 |
| 2000s | 20 | +637% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 34 | +68% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 23 | -31% | 1.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 3 a year in the 1990s and 23 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Washington County
ZIP codes in Washington County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Washington County
How common are truck crashes in Washington County?
347 truck crashes have been reported in Washington County since 2015, with 11 deaths and 182 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Washington County?
SR-7 had 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck in Washington County since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Washington County?
The worst month is November: 11.2% of truck crashes in Washington County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Washington County?
Since 2015, Washington County has reported 15 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.3% of its truck crashes.
How does Washington County compare with Ohio for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 54.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Washington County, vs 50.8 for Ohio.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Washington County?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
Crash reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2020 and 2025; those years are greyed out and left out of rates. 2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.