Scott Township, Adams County, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Scott Township, Adams County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Scott 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. Where it is 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.
That averages about one truck crash every 38 days in fully reported years.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Scott Township, Adams County 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%).
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%).
7.5% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 7.8% across Ohio.
Where crashes happen
SR-32 leads within 10 miles of Scott with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-136 (2), CR-53 John Woods Rd (1) and SR-41 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
6 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 5.3% share (Ohio: 2.5%).
Route planning tips for Scott Township, Adams County fleets
- Review driver schedules for March, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use SR-32, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Morning starts matter: 27.1% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Ohio.
- 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-32 | 3 |
| SR-136 | 2 |
| CR-53 John Woods Rd | 1 |
| 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 |
Scott Township, Adams County at a glance
| Population | 2,269 |
| Land area | 37.5 sq mi |
| Density | 61 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 45679) | $55,028 |
| Median home value (ZIP 45679) | $147,847 |
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. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Scott Township, Adams County
How many truck crashes happen in Scott Township, Adams County?
114 truck crashes have been reported in Adams County since 2015, with 8 deaths and 65 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Scott Township, Adams County?
Since 2015, SR-32 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Scott: 3.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Scott Township, Adams County?
The worst month is March: 14.9% of truck crashes in Adams County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Scott Township, Adams County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 6 reported crashes in Adams County since 2015 (5.3% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Scott Township, Adams County compare with Ohio?
Adams County records 35.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 50.8 across Ohio.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Scott 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.