Adams County, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Adams 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
3 of 203 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Adams County compares with Indiana
Adams County against Indiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Adams County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Adams County | Indiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 46.0 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 43% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.8 | 2.9 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.43 | 0.36 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.6% | 2.4% | 2.3% | 31% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 9.7% | 10.6% | 6.2% | 8% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.0% | 22.4% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.1% | 17.4% | 13.8% | 13% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.4% | 42.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 28.6% | 32.0% | 24.8% | 10% below the state |
Adams County sits below Indiana on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Indiana on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Adams County: Us- 27 2 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road in Adams County.
Overview
Since 2015, 203 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Adams County. They injured 90 people and killed 8.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 22 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 10.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 3.9%.
November through March accounts for 45.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.7% in Indiana.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 9.4% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 9.7% of truck crashes, compared with 10.6% in Indiana.
Where crashes happen
Us- 27 leads in Adams County with 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come CR-200W (1), SR-124E (1) and US-27 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
3 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.5% share (Indiana: 2.4%).
Route planning tips for Adams County fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along Us- 27; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 27.0% of truck crashes here, more than Indiana; adjust start times where you can.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Adams County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Adams County) |
|---|---|
| Us- 27 | 2 |
| CR-200W | 1 |
| SR-124E | 1 |
| US-27 | 1 |
| US-33 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Adams County) |
|---|---|
| US-27 | 20 |
| US-33 | 17 |
| US-27N | 14 |
| US-27S | 12 |
| US-224 | 8 |
| N Us Hwy 27 | 7 |
| US-33N | 6 |
| SR-124W | 6 |
Adams County at a glance
| Population | 36,584 |
| Land area | 338.9 sq mi |
| Density | 108 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $66,618 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Adams 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 | 8 | — | 1.5 |
| 2000s | 16 | +109% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 16 | -4% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 16 | +0% | 0.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 8 a year in the 1990s and 16 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
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Questions fleets ask about Adams County
How many truck crashes happen in Adams County?
Since 2015, 203 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Adams County (90 injured, 8 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Adams County?
NHTSA data shows Us- 27 with 2 fatal large-truck crashes in Adams County since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Adams County?
Truck crashes in Adams County peak in August, with 10.3% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Adams County?
Since 2015, Adams County has reported 3 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.5% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Adams County compare with Indiana?
Per 100,000 residents, Adams County has 46.0 truck crashes a year; Indiana has 80.8.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Adams 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.