Crushed Gravel ordered online by the ton. A dump truck delivers to your Washington address and unloads right where you point.
Crushed gravel and crushed stone are both crushed and angular, but they come from different sources. Crushed gravel is made from natural gravel deposits, while crushed stone is mined from solid rock formations. That difference affects how the material holds together under compaction.
In Washington, local soils are commonly well drained. That means water moves through the ground at a good rate, which can reduce the need for extra base stone under the surface layer. Your own soil test will tell you exactly what you need, but the area guidance points toward a standard base depth.
Each crushed gravel size serves a different purpose. Choose the one that matches the load and the ground conditions. The table below lists the sizes, what they are used for, and a note about each one.
| Product | Best Use | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 3/8" Crushed Gravel | Fine compacting layer | Works well for paver bases and walking paths where a tight surface is needed. |
| 3/4" Crushed Gravel | The workhorse size for base and drives | This is the standard for driveways and most base layers under concrete. |
| 1" - 1 1/2" Crushed Gravel | Structural base under heavy loads | Designed for farm roads and equipment pads that take repeated heavy truck traffic. |
| 1 1/2" Crushed Gravel | First lift over soft subgrade | Used as the initial layer to bridge soft ground and spread the load. |
| 2"-3" Crushed Gravel | Mud control and deep fill | Good for filling deep ruts or stabilizing wet areas before a finer layer goes on top. |
The table below matches common jobs around Washington with the crushed gravel size that works best.
| Project | What to Order | Depth or Note |
|---|---|---|
| Farm and site access road | 3/4" Crushed Gravel | 4 to 6 inches after compaction, with a crown for drainage. |
| Shed or slab pad | 3/4" Crushed Gravel | 4 inches compacted, over a geotextile if soil is soft. |
| Trench backfill | 1" - 1 1/2" Crushed Gravel | Fill in 6-inch lifts and compact each layer. |
| Soft or muddy subgrade | 1 1/2" Crushed Gravel | Start with a 6-inch first lift to bridge the soft ground. |
| Compacted base | 3/4" Crushed Gravel | 4 inches deep, compacted to 95 percent standard density. |
Washington gets about 48 inches of precipitation a year. That means you need to plan for drainage and washout on any crushed gravel surface. A proper crown and side ditches help shed water.
About 77 days a year bring at least a tenth of an inch of rain. Scheduling delivery onto firm ground matters because wet weather can delay unloading. About 102 days a year drop below 32F, which narrows the work window for compaction and makes the ground shift.
Snowfall averages about 14 inches a year. Plowing can damage a loose gravel surface, so consider a binder or careful blade adjustment. Freeze and thaw cycles work on loose material all winter, which is the argument for the deeper first lift.
Figuring out how many tons you need comes down to the area you are covering and the compacted depth you want. Use our material calculators to get a close estimate in minutes. Enter your dimensions and the calculator does the math.
Ordering crushed gravel from Gravel Monkey is simple. You pick your size online, enter your ZIP code at checkout for the delivery price, and choose a date at least 3 business days out. A dump truck brings the material to your address in loads from 1 to over 40 tons. Free delivery is available on qualifying orders, and first-time customers can use code FIRSTTIMER50 for $50 off.
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Yes. Washington sees about 102 days a year below 32F, which can make the ground too soft or frozen for heavy trucks. We schedule deliveries when the site is accessible and firm. You choose a delivery window at checkout, and we confirm it closer to the date.
Washington gets about 77 days a year with at least a tenth of an inch of rain. That means you should pick a dry stretch for delivery so the dump truck can unload on firm ground. Use the website's weather check before setting your date.
The size depends on your project. For a driveway base, 3/4 inch crushed gravel is the standard. For soft subgrade, start with 1.5 inch crushed gravel as a first lift. See the product table above for guidance on each size.
When you order, you choose a morning or afternoon window at least 3 business days out. You get an email confirmation, then a second email with a photo of the load and the scheduled window. You must approve that second email for the delivery to proceed. You or someone you nominate must be at the site during the window.
Whether you are building a driveway or a shed base, crushed gravel from Gravel Monkey can get the job done. Visit our Washington, Indiana page to see all available materials. Order online and have it delivered by the ton.
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