Adams County, WA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Adams County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
2 of 484 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Adams County compares with Washington
Adams County against Washington and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Adams County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Adams County | Washington | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 195.7 | 25.8 | 49.7 | 7.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.3 | 3.4 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.30 | 0.18 | 0.49 | 1.7× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.4% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 80% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 26.3% | 9.7% | 6.2% | 2.7× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.4% | 24.8% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.5% | 20.2% | 13.8% | 33% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 47.2% | 43.8% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 27.4% | 25.2% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Compared with Washington, Adams County is lower on garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Washington on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
Adams County at a glance: 26.3% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 9.7% across Washington.
Overview
Police reported 484 crashes involving commercial trucks in Adams County since 2015: 142 people were injured and 17 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 9 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in December (13.6% of the year) and are lowest in June (4.1%).
November through March accounts for 47.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 43.8% in Washington.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 8.7% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 26.3% of truck crashes, compared with 9.7% in Washington.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-26 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5). After it: SR-17 (3), I-90 (2) and CR-N Paha Packard Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 2 of the truck crashes here, or 0.4%, compared with 2.2% in Washington.
Route planning tips for Adams County fleets
- Review driver schedules for December, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use SR-26, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 26.3% of truck crashes here, more than Washington; schedule winter checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Adams County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Adams County) |
|---|---|
| SR-26 | 5 |
| SR-17 | 3 |
| I-90 | 2 |
| CR-N Paha Packard Rd | 1 |
| SR-24 | 1 |
| SR-261 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Adams County) |
|---|---|
| Sr-395*071.65 | 6 |
| Sr-395*079.00 | 6 |
| I-90 Mp 223.00 | 5 |
| Sr-17*030.40 | 5 |
| Sr-395*093.00 | 5 |
| Sr-395*095.00 | 5 |
| Sr-26*046.75 | 4 |
| Sr-395*090.00 | 4 |
Adams County at a glance
| Population | 21,039 |
| Land area | 1,925.0 sq mi |
| Density | 11 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $65,328 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Adams 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 | 25 | — | 1.2 |
| 2000s | 29 | +17% | 1.4 |
| 2010s | 34 | +17% | 1.3 |
| 2020s | 43 | +28% | 1.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 25 a year in the 1990s and 43 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.5 a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Adams County
ZIP codes in Adams County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Adams County
How common are truck crashes in Adams County?
484 truck crashes have been reported in Adams County since 2015, with 17 deaths and 142 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Adams County?
Since 2015, SR-26 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes in Adams County: 5.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Adams County?
The worst month is December: 13.6% of truck crashes in Adams County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Adams County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Adams County since 2015 (0.4% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Adams County compare with Washington?
The yearly rate is 195.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Adams County, vs 25.8 for Washington.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Adams 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.