Matamoras (New Matamoras), OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Matamoras (New Matamoras): commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Matamoras (New Matamoras) 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 |
Compared with Ohio, Washington County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Ohio on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Washington County: 1 in 24 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 4.2%, vs 2.5% in Ohio.
Overview
Since 2015, 347 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Washington County. They injured 182 people and killed 11.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 11 days.
Matamoras (New Matamoras) 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.
More truck crashes happen at 7–8 am than at any other hour (8.6%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 7.0% of truck crashes, compared with 7.8% in Ohio.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-18 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). After it: SR-2 (1) and SR-7 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
15 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 4.3% share (Ohio: 2.5%).
Route planning tips for Matamoras (New Matamoras) fleets
- Plan November schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Washington County.
- Look at alternatives to SR-18 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.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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.
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-18 | 3 |
| SR-2 | 1 |
| SR-7 | 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 |
Matamoras (New Matamoras) at a glance
| Population | 685 |
| Land area | 0.3 sq mi |
| Density | 1,968 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 45767) | $42,813 |
| Median home value (ZIP 45767) | $119,957 |
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.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Matamoras (New Matamoras)
How common are truck crashes in Matamoras (New Matamoras)?
347 truck crashes have been reported in Washington County since 2015, with 11 deaths and 182 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Matamoras (New Matamoras)?
SR-18 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Matamoras (New Matamoras) since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Matamoras (New Matamoras)?
November has the most truck crashes in Washington County, 11.2% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Matamoras (New Matamoras)?
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 Matamoras (New Matamoras) compared with Ohio?
Per 100,000 residents, Washington County has 54.7 truck crashes a year; Ohio has 50.8.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Matamoras (New Matamoras)?
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.