Seaman, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Seaman: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Seaman 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 |
Compared with Ohio, Adams County is lower 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).
The headline for Adams County: 1 in 21 crashes involve a garbage truck (6 since 2015), vs 2.5% across Ohio.
Overview
Since 2015, 114 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Adams County. They injured 65 people and killed 8.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 38 days.
Only 4 truck crashes were reported in Seaman 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%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 44.9% of truck crashes, against 42.3% across Ohio.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 10.5% of truck crashes.
7.5% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 7.8% across Ohio.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Seaman is SR-32, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by 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 Seaman fleets
- Build extra time into March routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-32; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 27.1% of truck crashes here, more than Ohio; adjust start times where you can.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 |
Seaman at a glance
| Population | 970 |
| Land area | 1.1 sq mi |
| Density | 909 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 |
In the 1990s about 10 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 11. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Seaman
How many truck accidents are there in Seaman?
Adams County has had 114 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 65 people and killing 8.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Seaman?
SR-32 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Seaman since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Seaman?
The worst month is March: 14.9% of truck crashes in Adams County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Seaman?
Garbage trucks were involved in 6 reported crashes in Adams County since 2015 (5.3% of truck crashes).
How does Seaman compare with Ohio for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Adams County has 35.2 truck crashes a year; Ohio has 50.8.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Seaman?
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.