Union Township, Adams County, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Union Township, Adams County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Union Township, Adams County and Adams County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Adams County numbers.
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 stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Union Township, Adams County: US-30 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Union: 4 since 2015.
Overview
Adams County has recorded 203 truck crashes since 2015, with 90 people injured and 8 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 22 days.
Union Township, Adams County had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Adams County numbers.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 10.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 3.9%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 45.4% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Indiana.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 9.4% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 9.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Indiana: 10.6%).
Where crashes happen
US-30 leads within 10 miles of Union with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-124E (1), US-224 (1) and US-33 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 3 crashes, 1.5% of the total, against 2.4% across Indiana.
Route planning tips for Union Township, Adams County fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Adams County.
- Look at alternatives to US-30 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 27.0% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Indiana.
- 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 Adams County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-30 | 4 |
| SR-124E | 1 |
| US-224 | 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 |
Union Township, Adams County at a glance
| Population | 921 |
| Land area | 24.7 sq mi |
| Density | 37 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 46733) | $64,483 |
| Median home value (ZIP 46733) | $178,681 |
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.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Union Township, Adams County
How common are truck crashes in Union Township, Adams County?
Adams County has had 203 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 90 people and killing 8.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Union Township, Adams County?
US-30 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Union since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Union Township, Adams County?
August has the most truck crashes in Adams County, 10.3% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Union Township, Adams County?
3 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Adams County since 2015, 1.5% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Union Township, Adams County compare with Indiana?
The yearly rate is 46.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Adams County, vs 80.8 for Indiana.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Union Township, 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.