Fearing, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Fearing: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Fearing 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 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).
What stands out in Washington County: 1 in 24 garbage-truck share of crashes is 4.2%, against 2.5% for Ohio.
Overview
Washington County has recorded 347 truck crashes since 2015, with 182 people injured and 11 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 11 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Fearing since 2015, this page uses Washington County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in November (11.2% of the year) and are lowest in October (7.2%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 43.2% of truck crashes, vs 42.3% for Ohio.
More truck crashes happen at 7–8 am than at any other hour (8.6%).
Road surface: 7.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Ohio: 7.8%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-7 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (2). It is followed by CR-9 (1), I-77 (1) and SR-2 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 15 of the truck crashes here, or 4.3%, compared with 2.5% in Ohio.
Route planning tips for Fearing 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.
- 27.5% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Ohio; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-7 | 2 |
| CR-9 | 1 |
| I-77 | 1 |
| SR-2 | 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 |
Fearing at a glance
| Population | 858 |
| Land area | 23.4 sq mi |
| Density | 37 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 45788) | $100,682 |
| Median home value (ZIP 45788) | $212,145 |
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. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Fearing
How many truck crashes happen in Fearing?
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 Fearing?
NHTSA data shows SR-7 with 2 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Fearing since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Fearing?
November has the most truck crashes in Washington County, 11.2% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Fearing?
15 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Washington County since 2015, 4.3% of all truck crashes.
How does Fearing compare with Ohio for truck crashes?
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 Fearing?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
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.