Washington Township, Adams County, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Washington Township, Adams County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Washington 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 |
Compared with Indiana, Adams County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am).
Adams County at a glance: 1 in 62 crashes involve a garbage truck (3 since 2015), vs 2.4% across Indiana.
Overview
Police reported 203 crashes involving commercial trucks in Adams County since 2015: 90 people were injured and 8 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 22 days in fully reported years.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Washington Township, Adams County since 2015, this page uses Adams County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 10.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 3.9%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 45.4% of truck crashes, against 42.7% across 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
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Washington since 2015: CR-200W (1), SR-124E (1), US-27 (1), US-33 (1) and Us- 27 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 3 of the truck crashes here, or 1.5%, compared with 2.4% in Indiana.
Route planning tips for Washington Township, Adams County fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Adams County.
- 27.0% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Indiana; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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) |
|---|---|
| CR-200W | 1 |
| SR-124E | 1 |
| US-27 | 1 |
| US-33 | 1 |
| Us- 27 | 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 |
Washington Township, Adams County at a glance
| Population | 8,819 |
| Land area | 36.5 sq mi |
| Density | 242 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 |
In the 1990s about 8 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 16. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 Washington Township, Adams County
How many truck accidents are there in Washington Township, Adams County?
203 truck crashes have been reported in Adams County since 2015, with 8 deaths and 90 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Washington Township, 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 Washington Township, Adams County?
3 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Adams County since 2015, 1.5% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Washington Township, Adams County compared with Indiana?
Adams County records 46.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 80.8 across Indiana.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Washington Township, Adams County?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.