Washington Township, Greene County, PA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Washington Township, Greene County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Washington Township, Greene County and Greene County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Greene County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
5 of 435 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Greene County compares with Pennsylvania
Greene County against Pennsylvania and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Greene County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Greene County | Pennsylvania | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 110.6 | 57.2 | 49.7 | 1.9× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.4 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 8% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.41 | 0.47 | 0.49 | 13% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.2% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 66% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 5.8% | 9.1% | 6.2% | 36% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.5% | 24.5% | 23.7% | 8% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.5% | 19.0% | 13.8% | 18% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 36.8% | 42.7% | 41.9% | 14% below the state |
| After dark | 23.2% | 24.2% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Pennsylvania, Greene County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr.
What stands out in Greene County: 1 in 83 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 1.2%, vs 3.6% in Pennsylvania.
Overview
Police reported 435 crashes involving commercial trucks in Greene County since 2015: 180 people were injured and 10 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 10 days.
With 52 truck crashes reported in Washington Township, Greene County since 2015, this page uses Greene County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
April has the most truck crashes, 12.0% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (5.3%).
November through March accounts for 36.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.7% in Pennsylvania.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 11.3% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 5.8% of truck crashes, compared with 9.1% in Pennsylvania.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Washington is I-79, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come SR-18 (1), SR-19 (1) and SR-21 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 5 of the truck crashes here, or 1.1%, compared with 3.6% in Pennsylvania.
Route planning tips for Washington Township, Greene County fleets
- Plan April schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Greene County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-79; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Greene County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-79 | 4 |
| SR-18 | 1 |
| SR-19 | 1 |
| SR-21 | 1 |
| US-19 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Greene County) |
|---|---|
| I-0079 | 148 |
| SR-0021 | 83 |
| SR-0019 | 41 |
| SR-0018 | 34 |
| SR-0088 | 13 |
| SR-0188 | 12 |
| SR-0221 | 11 |
| SR-0218 | 6 |
Washington Township, Greene County at a glance
| Population | 886 |
| Land area | 27.1 sq mi |
| Density | 33 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 15364) | $62,125 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Greene 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 | 20 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 20 | -0% | 1.8 |
| 2010s | 35 | +74% | 1.5 |
| 2020s | 32 | -9% | 0.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 20 a year in the 1990s and 32 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 1.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Washington Township, Greene County
How many truck accidents are there in Washington Township, Greene County?
435 truck crashes have been reported in Greene County since 2015, with 10 deaths and 180 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Washington Township, Greene County?
Since 2015, I-79 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Washington: 4.
When do most truck crashes happen in Washington Township, Greene County?
The worst month is April: 12.0% of truck crashes in Greene County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Washington Township, Greene County?
5 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Greene County since 2015, 1.1% of all truck crashes.
How does Washington Township, Greene County compare with Pennsylvania for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Greene County has 110.6 truck crashes a year; Pennsylvania has 57.2.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Washington Township, Greene County?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.