Decatur Township, Washington County, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Decatur Township, Washington County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Decatur Township, Washington County and Washington County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Washington County numbers.
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 has lower values than Ohio for deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for 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
Washington County has recorded 347 truck crashes since 2015, with 182 people injured and 11 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 11 days.
Decatur Township, Washington County had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Washington County numbers.
When crashes happen
November has the most truck crashes, 11.2% of the yearly total, while October has the fewest (7.2%).
November through March accounts for 43.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.3% in Ohio.
The busiest hour is 7–8 am, with 8.6% of truck crashes.
7.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 7.8% across Ohio.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Decatur since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-68 (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 Decatur Township, Washington County fleets
- Plan November schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Washington County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 27.5% of truck crashes here, more than Ohio; adjust start times where you can.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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.
Crash reporting for 2020 and 2025 is incomplete; those years are shown in grey and not used for rates.
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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-68 | 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 |
Decatur Township, Washington County at a glance
| Population | 1,296 |
| Land area | 34.9 sq mi |
| Density | 37 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 45742) | $78,194 |
| Median home value (ZIP 45742) | $189,083 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 3 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 23. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Decatur Township, Washington County
How many truck crashes happen in Decatur Township, Washington County?
Washington County has had 347 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 182 people and killing 11.
When do most truck crashes happen in Decatur Township, Washington County?
The worst month is November: 11.2% of truck crashes in Washington County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Decatur Township, Washington County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 15 reported crashes in Washington County since 2015 (4.3% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Decatur Township, Washington County compared with Ohio?
Washington County records 54.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 50.8 across Ohio.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Decatur Township, 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.