Adams Township, Champaign County, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Adams Township, Champaign County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Adams Township, Champaign County and Champaign County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Champaign County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
5 of 201 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Champaign County compares with Ohio
Champaign County against Ohio and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Champaign County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Champaign County | Ohio | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 43.5 | 50.8 | 49.7 | 14% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.2 | 3.1 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.56 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.1% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 15% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 8.6% | 7.8% | 6.2% | 1.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.0% | 21.4% | 23.7% | 1.3× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 17.7% | 18.9% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.1% | 42.3% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 19.4% | 25.8% | 24.8% | 25% below the state |
Compared with Ohio, Champaign County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and after dark. It stands out for higher injuries per crash, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
Champaign County at a glance: January the month with the most truck crashes: 14.4% of the year's total.
Overview
Since 2015, 201 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Champaign County. They injured 114 people and killed 6.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 22 days.
With 3 truck crashes reported in Adams Township, Champaign County since 2015, this page uses Champaign County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 14.4% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (4.0%).
November through March accounts for 44.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.3% in Ohio.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (9.5%).
Road surface: 8.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Ohio: 7.8%).
Where crashes happen
SR-47 leads within 10 miles of Adams with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-29 (2), SR-235 (1) and SR-589 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
5 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.5% share (Ohio: 2.5%).
Route planning tips for Adams Township, Champaign County fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Champaign County.
- Check whether your routes use SR-47, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 28.0% of truck crashes here, more than Ohio; adjust start times where you can.
- With 8.6% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Ohio), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 Champaign County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-47 | 3 |
| SR-29 | 2 |
| SR-235 | 1 |
| SR-589 | 1 |
| US-36 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Champaign County) |
|---|---|
| US-68 | 22 |
| SR-4 | 18 |
| US-36 | 16 |
| US-00036 | 14 |
| US-00068 | 12 |
| SR-29 | 11 |
| SR-235 | 10 |
| SR-00029 | 10 |
Adams Township, Champaign County at a glance
| Population | 1,015 |
| Land area | 31.1 sq mi |
| Density | 33 per sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Champaign 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 | 29 | — | 1.2 |
| 2000s | 13 | -53% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 18 | +35% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 15 | -17% | 0.8 |
In the 1990s about 29 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 15. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Adams Township, Champaign County
How many truck crashes happen in Adams Township, Champaign County?
201 truck crashes have been reported in Champaign County since 2015, with 6 deaths and 114 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Adams Township, Champaign County?
SR-47 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Adams since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Adams Township, Champaign County?
Truck crashes in Champaign County peak in January, with 14.4% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Adams Township, Champaign County?
Since 2015, Champaign County has reported 5 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.5% of its truck crashes.
How does Adams Township, Champaign County compare with Ohio for truck crashes?
Champaign County records 43.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 50.8 across Ohio.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Adams Township, Champaign County?
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.