Green Township, Adams County, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Green Township, Adams County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Green 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
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 sits below Ohio on crashes per 100k residents / yr, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Adams County: 1 in 21 crashes involve a garbage truck (6 since 2015), vs 2.5% across Ohio.
Overview
Police reported 114 crashes involving commercial trucks in Adams County since 2015: 65 people were injured and 8 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 38 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Green Township, Adams County since 2015, this page uses Adams County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in March (14.9% of the year) and are lowest in May (5.3%).
November through March accounts for 44.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.3% in Ohio.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (10.5%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 7.5% of truck crashes, compared with 7.8% in Ohio.
Where crashes happen
SR-9 leads within 10 miles of Green with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-0009 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 6 of the truck crashes here, or 5.3%, compared with 2.5% in Ohio.
Route planning tips for Green Township, Adams County fleets
- Build extra time into March routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use SR-9, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 27.1% of truck crashes here, more than Ohio; adjust start times where you can.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
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-9 | 4 |
| SR-0009 | 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 |
Green Township, Adams County at a glance
| Population | 561 |
| Land area | 55.0 sq mi |
| Density | 10 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 45684) | $50,688 |
| Median home value (ZIP 45684) | $136,835 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 10 a year in the 1990s and 11 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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 Green Township, Adams County
How common are truck crashes in Green Township, Adams County?
114 truck crashes have been reported in Adams County since 2015, with 8 deaths and 65 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Green Township, Adams County?
NHTSA data shows SR-9 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Green since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Green Township, Adams County?
March has the most truck crashes in Adams County, 14.9% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Green Township, Adams County?
6 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Adams County since 2015, 5.3% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Green Township, Adams County compare with Ohio?
Adams County records 35.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 50.8 across Ohio.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Green Township, Adams 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.