Washington Township, Franklin County, PA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Washington Township, Franklin County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Washington Township, Franklin County and Franklin County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Franklin County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 4.3 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Franklin County compares with Pennsylvania
Franklin County against Pennsylvania and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Franklin County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Franklin County | Pennsylvania | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 75.6 | 57.2 | 49.7 | 1.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.3 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.43 | 0.47 | 0.49 | 9% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.6% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 28% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 6.7% | 9.1% | 6.2% | 26% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.2% | 24.5% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.7% | 19.0% | 13.8% | 28% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.3% | 42.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 24.1% | 24.2% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Pennsylvania, Franklin County is lower on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr and deaths per 100 crashes.
What stands out in Washington Township, Franklin County: I-81 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Washington: 3 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,407 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Franklin County. They injured 593 people and killed 58.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 3 days.
Washington Township, Franklin County had 56 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Franklin County numbers.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (10.0% of the year) and are lowest in April (6.9%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.3% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Pennsylvania.
More truck crashes happen at 7–8 am than at any other hour (7.5%).
6.7% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.1% across Pennsylvania.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-81 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). It is followed by SR-316 (2), SR-77 (2) and SR-16 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 36 crashes, 2.6% of the total, against 3.6% across Pennsylvania.
Their busiest month is October, with 14% of garbage-truck crashes.
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 0.0, vs 4.3 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for Washington Township, Franklin County fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Franklin County.
- Check whether your routes use I-81, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in October; review collection routes for that month.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Franklin County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-81 | 3 |
| SR-316 | 2 |
| SR-77 | 2 |
| SR-16 | 1 |
| SR-2004 | 1 |
| SR-491 | 1 |
| SR-997 | 1 |
| Ssr-3016 Wayne Hwy | 1 |
| US-11 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Franklin County) |
|---|---|
| I-0081 | 478 |
| I-6000 | 134 |
| SR-0016 | 130 |
| SR-0011 | 113 |
| SR-0030 | 111 |
| SR-0997 | 47 |
| SR-0316 | 38 |
| SR-0696 | 23 |
Washington Township, Franklin County at a glance
| Population | 15,411 |
| Land area | 39.1 sq mi |
| Density | 395 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 17268) | $73,161 |
| Median home value (ZIP 17268) | $235,645 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Franklin 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 | 87 | — | 3.4 |
| 2000s | 99 | +15% | 3.8 |
| 2010s | 85 | -15% | 3.4 |
| 2020s | 130 | +54% | 3.8 |
In the 1990s about 87 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 130. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 3.5 a year in 2016–19, 3.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Washington Township, Franklin County
How many truck accidents are there in Washington Township, Franklin County?
Since 2015, 1,407 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Franklin County (593 injured, 58 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Washington Township, Franklin County?
NHTSA data shows I-81 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Washington since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Washington Township, Franklin County?
Truck crashes in Franklin County peak in October, with 10.0% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Washington Township, Franklin County?
Since 2015, Franklin County has reported 36 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.6% of its truck crashes.
How does Washington Township, Franklin County compare with Pennsylvania for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 75.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Franklin County, vs 57.2 for Pennsylvania.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Washington Township, Franklin County?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.