Devola, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Devola: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Devola 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 garbage-truck share of crashes is 4.2%, against 2.5% for 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.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Devola since 2015, this page uses Washington County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
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.
The busiest hour is 7–8 am, 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
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Devola is SR-7, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by CR-9 (1) and I-77 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
15 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 4.3% share (Ohio: 2.5%).
Route planning tips for Devola fleets
- Plan November schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Washington County.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-7; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Morning starts matter: 27.5% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Ohio.
- 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.
Reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2020 and 2025; rates and comparisons skip those years.
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-7 | 3 |
| CR-9 | 1 |
| I-77 | 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 |
Devola at a glance
| Land area | 5.1 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 45750) | $60,229 |
| Median home value (ZIP 45750) | $184,374 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 3 to 23. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Devola
How many truck crashes happen in Devola?
Washington County has had 347 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 182 people and killing 11.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Devola?
NHTSA data shows SR-7 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Devola since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Devola?
The worst month is November: 11.2% of truck crashes in Washington County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Devola?
15 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Washington County since 2015, 4.3% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Devola compared with Ohio?
The yearly rate is 54.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Washington County, vs 50.8 for Ohio.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Devola?
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.