Adams Township, Defiance County, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Adams Township, Defiance County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Adams Township, Defiance County and Defiance County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Defiance County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
4 of 251 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Defiance County compares with Ohio
Defiance County against Ohio and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Defiance County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Defiance County | Ohio | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 56.5 | 50.8 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.8 | 3.1 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.49 | 0.50 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.7% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 34% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 6.7% | 7.8% | 6.2% | 14% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.0% | 21.4% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.1% | 18.9% | 13.8% | 36% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.8% | 42.3% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 26.7% | 25.8% | 24.8% | same |
Defiance County sits below Ohio on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr and deaths per 100 crashes.
The headline for Adams Township, Defiance County: US-24 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Adams: 5 since 2015.
Overview
Defiance County has recorded 251 truck crashes since 2015, with 122 people injured and 10 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 17 days in fully reported years.
Only 1 truck crash was reported in Adams Township, Defiance County since 2015; patterns below come from Defiance County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 10.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is September at 6.4%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.8% of truck crashes, against 42.3% across Ohio.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 9.6% of truck crashes.
6.7% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 7.8% across Ohio.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-24 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5). It is followed by US-6 (4), CR-17D (1) and SR-108 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 4 crashes, 1.6% of the total, against 2.5% across Ohio.
Route planning tips for Adams Township, Defiance County fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Defiance County.
- Check whether your routes use US-24, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Defiance County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-24 | 5 |
| US-6 | 4 |
| CR-17D | 1 |
| SR-108 | 1 |
| SR-191 | 1 |
| SR-66 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Defiance County) |
|---|---|
| US-24 | 85 |
| SR-15 | 22 |
| US-127 | 20 |
| Clinton St | 18 |
| SR-249 | 12 |
| SR-18 | 11 |
| SR-2 | 10 |
| SR-66 | 5 |
Adams Township, Defiance County at a glance
| Population | 881 |
| Land area | 35.6 sq mi |
| Density | 25 per sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Defiance 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 | 26 | — | 1.4 |
| 2000s | 26 | +3% | 1.3 |
| 2010s | 19 | -28% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 21 | +9% | 0.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 26 to 21. 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 Adams Township, Defiance County
How many truck crashes happen in Adams Township, Defiance County?
251 truck crashes have been reported in Defiance County since 2015, with 10 deaths and 122 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Adams Township, Defiance County?
NHTSA data shows US-24 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Adams since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Adams Township, Defiance County?
The worst month is October: 10.0% of truck crashes in Defiance County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Adams Township, Defiance County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 4 reported crashes in Defiance County since 2015 (1.6% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Adams Township, Defiance County compare with Ohio?
Defiance County records 56.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 50.8 across Ohio.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Adams Township, Defiance County?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.