Adams Township, Muskingum County, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Adams Township, Muskingum County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Adams Township, Muskingum County and Muskingum County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Muskingum County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
16 of 852 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Muskingum County compares with Ohio
Muskingum County against Ohio and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Muskingum County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Muskingum County | Ohio | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 83.8 | 50.8 | 49.7 | 1.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.4 | 3.1 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.46 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 8% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.0% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 21% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 7.4% | 7.8% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.8% | 21.4% | 23.7% | 7% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 25.4% | 18.9% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.2% | 42.3% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 31.3% | 25.8% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Muskingum County has lower values than Ohio for injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in Adams Township, Muskingum County: SR-16 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Adams: 3 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 852 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Muskingum County. They injured 395 people and killed 28.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 5 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Adams Township, Muskingum County since 2015, this page uses Muskingum County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 10.7% of the yearly total, while January has the fewest (6.6%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.2% of truck crashes, against 42.3% across Ohio.
The busiest hour is 12–1 am, with 10.1% of truck crashes.
7.4% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 7.8% across Ohio.
Where crashes happen
SR-16 leads within 10 miles of Adams with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-209 (1) and SR-83 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 16 crashes, 1.9% of the total, against 2.5% across Ohio.
Route planning tips for Adams Township, Muskingum County fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Muskingum County.
- Look at alternatives to SR-16 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Muskingum County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-16 | 3 |
| SR-209 | 1 |
| SR-83 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Muskingum County) |
|---|---|
| Ir 70 | 458 |
| SR-146 | 35 |
| SR-60 | 32 |
| US-22 | 31 |
| SR-83 | 15 |
| I-70 Hw | 15 |
| SR-16 | 14 |
| US-40 | 14 |
Adams Township, Muskingum County at a glance
| Population | 620 |
| Land area | 25.1 sq mi |
| Density | 25 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 43802) | $71,875 |
| Median home value (ZIP 43802) | $188,516 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Muskingum 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 | 4 | — | 2.5 |
| 2000s | 44 | +1007% | 1.0 |
| 2010s | 67 | +51% | 1.7 |
| 2020s | 68 | +2% | 1.2 |
In the 1990s about 4 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 68. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.0 a year in 2016–19, 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Adams Township, Muskingum County
How many truck crashes happen in Adams Township, Muskingum County?
Muskingum County has had 852 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 395 people and killing 28.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Adams Township, Muskingum County?
SR-16 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, Muskingum County?
Truck crashes in Muskingum County peak in October, with 10.7% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Adams Township, Muskingum County?
Since 2015, Muskingum County has reported 16 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.9% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Adams Township, Muskingum County compared with Ohio?
Muskingum County records 83.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 50.8 across Ohio.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Adams Township, Muskingum 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.