ZIP 43802 (Adamsville, OH) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 43802: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Muskingum County, 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
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). It runs above Ohio on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for ZIP 43802: SR-16 3 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 43802.
Overview
Since 2015, 852 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Muskingum County. They injured 395 people and killed 28.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 5 days.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 10.7% of the yearly total, while January has the fewest (6.6%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.2% of truck crashes, vs 42.3% for Ohio.
The busiest hour is 12–1 am, with 10.1% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 7.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Ohio: 7.8%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-16 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). Next come SR-209 (1) and US-22 (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 ZIP 43802 fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to SR-16 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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 |
| US-22 | 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 |
ZIP 43802 at a glance
| Population | 1,313 |
| Density | 12 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $71,875 |
| Median home value | $188,516 |
| Home ownership | 93% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 4 to 68. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 2.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 43802
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 43802?
852 truck crashes have been reported in Muskingum County since 2015, with 28 deaths and 395 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 43802?
Since 2015, SR-16 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 43802: 3.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 43802?
October has the most truck crashes in Muskingum County, 10.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 43802?
Garbage trucks were involved in 16 reported crashes in Muskingum County since 2015 (1.9% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 43802 compare with Ohio for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Muskingum County has 83.8 truck crashes a year; Ohio has 50.8.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 43802?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.