Adams County, WI 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
5 of 126 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Adams County compares with Wisconsin
Adams County against Wisconsin 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 | Wisconsin | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 51.9 | 42.6 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.4 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 2.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.55 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.1% | 2.7% | 2.3% | 1.5× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 9.8% | 13.4% | 6.2% | 27% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.1% | 26.9% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 6.6% | 16.5% | 13.8% | 60% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 36.9% | 44.9% | 41.9% | 18% below the state |
| After dark | 13.9% | 20.9% | 24.8% | 33% below the state |
Adams County has lower values than Wisconsin for on snow, slush or ice, in rain, sleet or snow and winter months (nov–mar). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Adams County at a glance: 7.4 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Wisconsin: 3.4).
Overview
Since 2015, 126 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Adams County. They injured 67 people and killed 9.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 33 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is September with 15.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 5.6%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 36.9% of truck crashes, against 44.9% across Wisconsin.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 9.5% of truck crashes.
9.8% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 13.4% across Wisconsin.
Where crashes happen
SR-13 leads in Adams County with 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come CR-B (1), CR-G (1) and CR-Z (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 5 crashes, 4.0% of the total, against 2.7% across Wisconsin.
Route planning tips for Adams County fleets
- Review driver schedules for September, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-13; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Adams County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Adams County) |
|---|---|
| SR-13 | 2 |
| CR-B | 1 |
| CR-G | 1 |
| CR-Z | 1 |
| SR-21 | 1 |
| SR-23 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Adams County) |
|---|---|
| Sth 021 | 21 |
| Sth 013 | 16 |
| Cth G | 12 |
| Sth 082 | 10 |
| Cth C | 6 |
| Cth Z | 4 |
| SR-013 | 4 |
| Cth B | 3 |
Adams County at a glance
| Population | 21,352 |
| Land area | 645.6 sq mi |
| Density | 33 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $61,873 |
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 | 12 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 12 | +4% | 1.2 |
| 2010s | 10 | -17% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 12 | +14% | 1.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 12 to 12. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.0 a year in 2016–19, 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?
Adams County has had 126 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 67 people and killing 9.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Adams County?
SR-13 had 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck in Adams County since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Adams County?
September has the most truck crashes in Adams County, 15.1% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Adams County?
5 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Adams County since 2015, 4.0% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Adams County compared with Wisconsin?
Per 100,000 residents, Adams County has 51.9 truck crashes a year; Wisconsin has 42.6.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Adams 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.