Washington Township, Wood County, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Washington Township, Wood County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Washington Township, Wood County and Wood County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Wood County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
22 of 1,980 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Wood County compares with Ohio
Wood County against Ohio and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Wood County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Wood County | Ohio | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 128.7 | 50.8 | 49.7 | 2.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.4 | 3.1 | 3.4 | 23% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.46 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 8% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.0% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 60% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 9.4% | 7.8% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.2% | 21.4% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 19.0% | 18.9% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.3% | 42.3% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 26.5% | 25.8% | 24.8% | same |
Wood County has lower values than Ohio for deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr and on snow, slush or ice.
Wood County at a glance: 1 in 99 garbage-truck share of crashes is 1.0%, against 2.5% for Ohio.
Overview
Police reported 1,980 crashes involving commercial trucks in Wood County since 2015: 900 people were injured and 47 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 2 days.
Washington Township, Wood County had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Wood County numbers.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in February (10.7% of the year) and are lowest in May (6.8%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 44.3% of truck crashes, against 42.3% across Ohio.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 7.3% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 9.4% of truck crashes, compared with 7.8% in Ohio.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Washington since 2015 were spread across roads: I-75 (4), US-6 (4), US-24 (3), CR-131 Sherman-White Rd (1) and CR-38 Custar Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 22 crashes, 1.1% of the total, against 2.5% across Ohio.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in February (23%).
Route planning tips for Washington Township, Wood County fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in February; review collection routes for that month.
- 9.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Ohio; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Wood County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-75 | 4 |
| US-6 | 4 |
| US-24 | 3 |
| CR-131 Sherman-White Rd | 1 |
| CR-38 Custar Rd | 1 |
| CR-424 | 1 |
| SR-65 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Wood County) |
|---|---|
| Ir 75 | 816 |
| Ir 80 | 257 |
| US-6 | 116 |
| SR-420 | 82 |
| Ir 280 | 73 |
| US-20 | 54 |
| Ir 475 | 53 |
| SR-795 | 43 |
Washington Township, Wood County at a glance
| Population | 1,910 |
| Land area | 20.9 sq mi |
| Density | 91 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 43565) | $59,167 |
| Median home value (ZIP 43565) | $157,791 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Wood 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 | 19 | — | 5.0 |
| 2000s | 110 | +473% | 3.1 |
| 2010s | 181 | +65% | 3.5 |
| 2020s | 137 | -24% | 3.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 19 a year in the 1990s and 137 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 3.0 a year in 2016–19 and 3.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Washington Township, Wood County
How many truck accidents are there in Washington Township, Wood County?
1,980 truck crashes have been reported in Wood County since 2015, with 47 deaths and 900 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Washington Township, Wood County?
Truck crashes in Wood County peak in February, with 10.7% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Washington Township, Wood County?
22 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Wood County since 2015, 1.1% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Washington Township, Wood County compare with Ohio?
Wood County records 128.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 50.8 across Ohio.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Washington Township, Wood County?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.