Bratton, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Bratton: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Bratton 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
6 of 114 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Adams County compares with Ohio
Adams County against Ohio 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 | Ohio | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 35.2 | 50.8 | 49.7 | 31% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.5 | 3.1 | 3.4 | 2.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.52 | 0.50 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.7% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 1.8× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 7.5% | 7.8% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.1% | 21.4% | 23.7% | 1.3× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.3% | 18.9% | 13.8% | 46% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.9% | 42.3% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 22.4% | 25.8% | 24.8% | 13% below the state |
Adams County has lower values than Ohio for crashes per 100k residents / yr, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. It runs above Ohio on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Adams County: 1 in 21 crashes involve a garbage truck (6 since 2015), vs 2.5% across Ohio.
Overview
Adams County has recorded 114 truck crashes since 2015, with 65 people injured and 8 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 38 days in fully reported years.
Bratton 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
March has the most truck crashes, 14.9% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (5.3%).
November through March accounts for 44.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.3% in Ohio.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 10.5% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 7.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Ohio: 7.8%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Bratton since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-32 (2), SR-41 (1) and SR-73 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
6 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 5.3% share (Ohio: 2.5%).
Route planning tips for Bratton fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Adams County.
- 27.1% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Ohio; 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
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 Adams County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-32 | 2 |
| SR-41 | 1 |
| SR-73 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Adams County) |
|---|---|
| SR-32 | 42 |
| SR-41 | 16 |
| SR-136 | 9 |
| SR-125 | 8 |
| SR-73 | 5 |
| US-52 | 4 |
| SR-247 | 3 |
| Steam Furnace Rd | 3 |
Bratton at a glance
| Population | 1,377 |
| Land area | 32.1 sq mi |
| Density | 43 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 45660) | $57,252 |
| Median home value (ZIP 45660) | $159,457 |
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 | 10 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 11 | +8% | 0.9 |
| 2010s | 8 | -27% | 1.0 |
| 2020s | 11 | +37% | 0.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 10 to 11. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 1.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Bratton
How common are truck crashes in Bratton?
114 truck crashes have been reported in Adams County since 2015, with 8 deaths and 65 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Bratton?
Truck crashes in Adams County peak in March, with 14.9% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Bratton?
Garbage trucks were involved in 6 reported crashes in Adams County since 2015 (5.3% of truck crashes).
How does Bratton compare with Ohio for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 35.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Adams County, vs 50.8 for Ohio.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Bratton?
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.