Adams Township, Hillsdale County, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Adams Township, Hillsdale County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Adams Township, Hillsdale County and Hillsdale County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Hillsdale County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
11 of 222 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Hillsdale County compares with Michigan
Hillsdale County against Michigan and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Hillsdale County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Hillsdale County | Michigan | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 41.7 | 52.4 | 49.7 | 20% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 9.1 | 2.1 | 3.4 | 4.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.35 | 0.30 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.8% | 3.2% | 2.3% | 1.5× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 17.2% | 17.7% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.3% | 25.5% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 18.7% | 21.9% | 13.8% | 15% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.5% | 44.4% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 14.3% | 20.7% | 24.8% | 31% below the state |
Hillsdale County has lower values than Michigan for crashes per 100k residents / yr, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. It runs above Michigan on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
Hillsdale County at a glance: 9.1 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 2.1 in Michigan.
Overview
Since 2015, 222 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Hillsdale County. They injured 76 people and killed 19.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 19 days.
With 8 truck crashes reported in Adams Township, Hillsdale County since 2015, this page uses Hillsdale County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 13.5% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (6.3%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 44.5% of truck crashes, vs 44.4% for Michigan.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 12.6% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 17.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Michigan: 17.7%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-127 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (2). It is followed by Reading Rd (1), SR-99 (1) and US-12 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
11 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 5.0% share (Michigan: 3.2%).
Route planning tips for Adams Township, Hillsdale County fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to US-127 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Hillsdale County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-127 | 2 |
| Reading Rd | 1 |
| SR-99 | 1 |
| US-12 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Hillsdale County) |
|---|---|
| Chicago | 44 |
| Hudson | 14 |
| Carleton | 11 |
| Edon | 11 |
| Meridian | 9 |
| Pioneer | 6 |
| Olds | 6 |
| Litchfield | 6 |
Adams Township, Hillsdale County at a glance
| Population | 2,319 |
| Land area | 35.6 sq mi |
| Density | 65 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 49262) | $54,423 |
| Median home value (ZIP 49262) | $147,331 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Hillsdale 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 | 17 | — | 1.2 |
| 2000s | 16 | -10% | 1.1 |
| 2010s | 14 | -13% | 0.9 |
| 2020s | 18 | +36% | 1.0 |
In the 1990s about 17 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 18. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 1.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Adams Township, Hillsdale County
How common are truck crashes in Adams Township, Hillsdale County?
Hillsdale County has had 222 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 76 people and killing 19.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Adams Township, Hillsdale County?
Since 2015, US-127 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Adams: 2.
When do most truck crashes happen in Adams Township, Hillsdale County?
The worst month is January: 13.5% of truck crashes in Hillsdale County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Adams Township, Hillsdale County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 11 reported crashes in Hillsdale County since 2015 (5.0% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Adams Township, Hillsdale County compared with Michigan?
The yearly rate is 41.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Hillsdale County, vs 52.4 for Michigan.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Adams Township, Hillsdale County?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.