Adams Township, Guernsey County, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Adams Township, Guernsey County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Adams Township, Guernsey County and Guernsey County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Guernsey County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
8 of 767 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Guernsey County compares with Ohio
Guernsey County against Ohio and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Guernsey County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Guernsey County | Ohio | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 171.5 | 50.8 | 49.7 | 3.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.9 | 3.1 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.43 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 14% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.0% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 62% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 7.3% | 7.8% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.2% | 21.4% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 20.7% | 18.9% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.3% | 42.3% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 33.0% | 25.8% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Compared with Ohio, Guernsey County is lower on injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It runs above Ohio on crashes per 100k residents / yr, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark.
Guernsey County at a glance: 1 in 103 garbage-truck share of crashes is 1.0%, against 2.5% for Ohio.
Overview
Since 2015, 767 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Guernsey County. They injured 334 people and killed 21.
That averages about one truck crash every 6 days in fully reported years.
Adams Township, Guernsey County had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Guernsey County numbers.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 12.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 6.4%.
November through March accounts for 42.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.3% in Ohio.
The busiest hour is 12–1 am, with 8.7% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 7.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Ohio: 7.8%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Adams is I-70, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by CR-35 Old Twenty One Rd (1), I-77 (1) and SR-209 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
8 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.0% share (Ohio: 2.5%).
Route planning tips for Adams Township, Guernsey County fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Guernsey County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-70; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Guernsey County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-70 | 3 |
| CR-35 Old Twenty One Rd | 1 |
| I-77 | 1 |
| SR-209 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Guernsey County) |
|---|---|
| Ir 70 | 408 |
| Ir 77 | 123 |
| US-22 | 53 |
| SR-513 | 24 |
| Cr 35 | 18 |
| SR-209 | 12 |
| SR-285 | 11 |
| US-40 | 8 |
Adams Township, Guernsey County at a glance
| Population | 1,867 |
| Land area | 25.2 sq mi |
| Density | 74 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 43762) | $80,709 |
| Median home value (ZIP 43762) | $240,435 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Guernsey 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 | 32 | — | 1.3 |
| 2000s | 36 | +11% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 67 | +87% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 60 | -11% | 1.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 32 to 60. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Adams Township, Guernsey County
How common are truck crashes in Adams Township, Guernsey County?
767 truck crashes have been reported in Guernsey County since 2015, with 21 deaths and 334 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Adams Township, Guernsey County?
NHTSA data shows I-70 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Adams since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Adams Township, Guernsey County?
The worst month is October: 12.0% of truck crashes in Guernsey County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Adams Township, Guernsey County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 8 reported crashes in Guernsey County since 2015 (1.0% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Adams Township, Guernsey County compared with Ohio?
The yearly rate is 171.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Guernsey County, vs 50.8 for Ohio.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Adams Township, Guernsey 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.