Adams Township, Clinton County, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Adams Township, Clinton County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Adams Township, Clinton County and Clinton County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Clinton County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
11 of 445 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Clinton County compares with Ohio
Clinton County against Ohio and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Clinton County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Clinton County | Ohio | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 86.3 | 50.8 | 49.7 | 1.7× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.5 | 3.1 | 3.4 | 1.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.47 | 0.50 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.8% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 1.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 5.0% | 7.8% | 6.2% | 36% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.1% | 21.4% | 23.7% | 11% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.8% | 18.9% | 13.8% | 32% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.1% | 42.3% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 27.6% | 25.8% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Compared with Ohio, Clinton County is lower on on snow, slush or ice, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Adams Township, Clinton County: I-71 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Adams: 3 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 445 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Clinton County. They injured 206 people and killed 19.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 10 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Adams Township, Clinton County since 2015, this page uses Clinton County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 11.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 5.8%.
November through March accounts for 40.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.3% in Ohio.
By time of day, 12–1 am stands out with 9.9% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 5.0% of truck crashes, compared with 7.8% in Ohio.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-71 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). After it: US-22 (2), US-68 (2) and SR-350 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 11 of the truck crashes here, or 2.5%, compared with 2.5% in Ohio.
Route planning tips for Adams Township, Clinton County fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-71; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Clinton County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-71 | 3 |
| US-22 | 2 |
| US-68 | 2 |
| SR-350 | 1 |
| SR-380 | 1 |
| SR-73 | 1 |
| US-42 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Clinton County) |
|---|---|
| Ir 71 | 198 |
| SR-73 | 58 |
| US-68 | 42 |
| US-22 | 28 |
| SR-72 | 13 |
| SR-380 | 8 |
| SR-134 | 8 |
| SR-00073 | 6 |
Adams Township, Clinton County at a glance
| Population | 2,009 |
| Land area | 21.5 sq mi |
| Density | 94 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 45113) | $104,750 |
| Median home value (ZIP 45113) | $282,636 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Clinton 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 | 15 | — | 1.2 |
| 2000s | 30 | +92% | 1.6 |
| 2010s | 32 | +6% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 38 | +20% | 1.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 15 a year in the 1990s and 38 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Adams Township, Clinton County
How common are truck crashes in Adams Township, Clinton County?
Since 2015, 445 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Clinton County (206 injured, 19 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Adams Township, Clinton County?
Since 2015, I-71 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Adams: 3.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Adams Township, Clinton County?
The worst month is August: 11.7% of truck crashes in Clinton County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Adams Township, Clinton County?
11 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Clinton County since 2015, 2.5% of all truck crashes.
How does Adams Township, Clinton County compare with Ohio for truck crashes?
Clinton County records 86.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 50.8 across Ohio.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Adams Township, Clinton 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.