Adams, WI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Adams: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Adams and Adams County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Adams County numbers.
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.
The headline for Adams County: 7.4 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Wisconsin: 3.4).
Overview
Police reported 126 crashes involving commercial trucks in Adams County since 2015: 67 people were injured and 9 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 33 days.
Adams had 12 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Adams County numbers.
When crashes happen
The worst month is September with 15.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 5.6%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 36.9% of truck crashes, vs 44.9% for Wisconsin.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out 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
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Adams since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-21 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 5 of the truck crashes here, or 4.0%, compared with 2.7% in Wisconsin.
Route planning tips for Adams fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Adams County.
- 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 Adams County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-21 | 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 at a glance
| Population | 1,771 |
| Land area | 2.9 sq mi |
| Density | 601 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 53934) | $48,782 |
| Median home value (ZIP 53934) | $163,304 |
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. NHTSA counts 0.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Adams
How many truck crashes happen in Adams?
Adams County has had 126 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 67 people and killing 9.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Adams?
The worst month is September: 15.1% of truck crashes in Adams County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Adams?
5 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Adams County since 2015, 4.0% of all truck crashes.
How does Adams compare with Wisconsin for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 51.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Adams County, vs 42.6 for Wisconsin.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Adams?
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.