Washington Township, Lawrence County, PA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Washington Township, Lawrence County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Washington Township, Lawrence County and Lawrence County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Lawrence 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 3.3 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Lawrence County compares with Pennsylvania
Lawrence County against Pennsylvania and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Lawrence County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Lawrence County | Pennsylvania | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 39.0 | 57.2 | 49.7 | 32% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.3 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.44 | 0.47 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 6.1% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 1.7× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 9.7% | 9.1% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.0% | 24.5% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 19.1% | 19.0% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.3% | 42.7% | 41.9% | 8% below the state |
| After dark | 21.1% | 24.2% | 24.8% | 13% below the state |
Compared with Pennsylvania, Lawrence County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, winter months (nov–mar) and after dark. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Lawrence County: 1 in 16 garbage-truck share of crashes is 6.1%, against 3.6% for Pennsylvania.
Overview
Lawrence County has recorded 385 truck crashes since 2015, with 168 people injured and 12 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 11 days.
With 3 truck crashes reported in Washington Township, Lawrence County since 2015, this page uses Lawrence County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
April has the most truck crashes, 9.9% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (5.7%).
November through March accounts for 39.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.7% in Pennsylvania.
By time of day, 7–8 am stands out with 8.8% of truck crashes.
9.7% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.1% across Pennsylvania.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-80 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). After it: I-79 (1), SR-108 (1) and SR-65 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
23 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 6.0% share (Pennsylvania: 3.6%).
Garbage-truck crashes peak in April (17% of them).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 0.0 deaths compared with 3.3 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Washington Township, Lawrence County fleets
- Plan April schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Lawrence County.
- Look at alternatives to I-80 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at April schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 28.0% of truck crashes here, more than Pennsylvania; adjust start times where you can.
- 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 Lawrence County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 4 |
| I-79 | 1 |
| SR-108 | 1 |
| SR-65 | 1 |
| US-19 | 1 |
| US-422 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Lawrence County) |
|---|---|
| SR-0422 | 58 |
| SR-0018 | 34 |
| I-0376 | 26 |
| I-6000 | 25 |
| SR-0065 | 20 |
| SR-0224 | 18 |
| I-0079 | 17 |
| SR-0108 | 17 |
Washington Township, Lawrence County at a glance
| Population | 694 |
| Land area | 16.2 sq mi |
| Density | 43 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 16156) | $69,054 |
| Median home value (ZIP 16156) | $212,197 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Lawrence 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 | 37 | — | 1.2 |
| 2000s | 38 | +2% | 1.4 |
| 2010s | 27 | -29% | 0.9 |
| 2020s | 34 | +23% | 0.8 |
In the 1990s about 37 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 34. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Washington Township, Lawrence County
How many truck crashes happen in Washington Township, Lawrence County?
Lawrence County has had 385 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 168 people and killing 12.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Washington Township, Lawrence County?
I-80 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Washington since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Washington Township, Lawrence County?
April has the most truck crashes in Lawrence County, 9.9% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Washington Township, Lawrence County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 23 reported crashes in Lawrence County since 2015 (6.0% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Washington Township, Lawrence County compared with Pennsylvania?
Lawrence County records 39.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 57.2 across Pennsylvania.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Washington Township, Lawrence 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.