Washington Township, Jefferson County, PA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Washington Township, Jefferson County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
1 of 210 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Washington Township, Jefferson County compares with Pennsylvania
Washington Township, Jefferson County against Pennsylvania and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Washington Township, Jefferson County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Washington Township, Jefferson County | Pennsylvania | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 944.0 | 57.2 | 49.7 | 16.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.7 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 2.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.66 | 0.47 | 0.49 | 1.4× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.5% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 86% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 25.5% | 9.1% | 6.2% | 2.8× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 17.7% | 24.5% | 23.7% | 28% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 31.8% | 19.0% | 13.8% | 1.7× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 52.6% | 42.7% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 37.5% | 24.2% | 24.8% | 1.5× the state |
Washington Township, Jefferson County has lower values than Pennsylvania for garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Washington Township, Jefferson County: 25.5% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 9.1% in Pennsylvania.
Overview
Since 2015, 210 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Washington Township, Jefferson County. They injured 131 people and killed 11.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 21 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 16.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 4.3%.
November through March accounts for 52.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.7% in Pennsylvania.
More truck crashes happen at 5–6 pm than at any other hour (9.0%).
Road surface: 25.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Pennsylvania: 9.1%).
Where crashes happen
I-80 leads within 10 miles of Washington with 9 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come US-219 (3), SR-28 (1) and Ssr-4014 Shaffer Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.5% share (Pennsylvania: 3.6%).
Route planning tips for Washington Township, Jefferson County fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-80; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 25.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Pennsylvania; 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 Washington Township, Jefferson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 9 |
| US-219 | 3 |
| SR-28 | 1 |
| Ssr-4014 Shaffer Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Washington Township, Jefferson County) |
|---|---|
| I-0080 | 189 |
| Keystone Shortway Rd | 9 |
| SR-0219 | 7 |
| SR-0080 | 2 |
| Route 0830 B | 1 |
| SR-0830 | 1 |
| SR-9201 | 1 |
Washington Township, Jefferson County at a glance
| Population | 1,849 |
| Land area | 47.6 sq mi |
| Density | 39 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 15840) | $57,344 |
| Median home value (ZIP 15840) | $124,492 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Washington Township, Jefferson 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 | 12 | — | 1.9 |
| 2000s | 13 | +13% | 1.0 |
| 2010s | 16 | +16% | 1.4 |
| 2020s | 16 | +5% | 2.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 12 to 16. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 1.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Washington Township, Jefferson County
How common are truck crashes in Washington Township, Jefferson County?
Washington Township, Jefferson County has had 210 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 131 people and killing 11.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Washington Township, Jefferson County?
NHTSA data shows I-80 with 9 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, Jefferson County?
The worst month is January: 16.7% of truck crashes in Washington Township, Jefferson County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Washington Township, Jefferson County?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Washington Township, Jefferson County since 2015, 0.5% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Washington Township, Jefferson County compared with Pennsylvania?
Per 100,000 residents, Washington Township, Jefferson County has 944.0 truck crashes a year; Pennsylvania has 57.2.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Washington Township, Jefferson 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.