Oliver, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Oliver: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Oliver 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
Adams County has recorded 114 truck crashes since 2015, with 65 people injured and 8 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 38 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Oliver since 2015; patterns below come from Adams County as a whole.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in March (14.9% of the year) and are lowest in May (5.3%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 44.9% of truck crashes, vs 42.3% for 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
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Oliver since 2015: SR-136 (2), SR-32 (2) and SR-41 (1). No single road stands out.
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 Oliver fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Adams County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 27.1% of truck crashes here, more than Ohio; adjust start times where you can.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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) |
|---|---|
| SR-136 | 2 |
| SR-32 | 2 |
| SR-41 | 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 |
Oliver at a glance
| Population | 1,342 |
| Land area | 29.0 sq mi |
| Density | 46 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 45693) | $43,977 |
| Median home value (ZIP 45693) | $182,353 |
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. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.0 a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Oliver
How common are truck crashes in Oliver?
Since 2015, 114 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Adams County (65 injured, 8 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Oliver?
March has the most truck crashes in Adams County, 14.9% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Oliver?
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 Oliver compare with Ohio?
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 Oliver?
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.