ZIP 45144 (Manchester, OH) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 45144: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Adams 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
6 of 114 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Adams County compares with Ohio
Adams County against Ohio 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 | Ohio | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 35.2 | 50.8 | 49.7 | 31% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.5 | 3.1 | 3.4 | 2.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.52 | 0.50 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.7% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 1.8× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 7.5% | 7.8% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.1% | 21.4% | 23.7% | 1.3× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.3% | 18.9% | 13.8% | 46% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.9% | 42.3% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 22.4% | 25.8% | 24.8% | 13% below the state |
Compared with Ohio, Adams County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. It runs above Ohio on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Adams County: 1 in 21 crashes involve a garbage truck (6 since 2015), vs 2.5% across Ohio.
Overview
Police reported 114 crashes involving commercial trucks in Adams County since 2015: 65 people were injured and 8 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 38 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in March (14.9% of the year) and are lowest in May (5.3%).
November through March accounts for 44.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.3% in Ohio.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 10.5% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 7.5% of truck crashes, compared with 7.8% in Ohio.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 45144 since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-136 (1), SR-9 (1) and US-52 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 6 crashes, 5.3% of the total, against 2.5% across Ohio.
Route planning tips for ZIP 45144 fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Adams County.
- 27.1% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Ohio; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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-136 | 1 |
| SR-9 | 1 |
| US-52 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Adams County) |
|---|---|
| SR-32 | 42 |
| SR-41 | 16 |
| SR-136 | 9 |
| SR-125 | 8 |
| SR-73 | 5 |
| US-52 | 4 |
| SR-247 | 3 |
| Steam Furnace Rd | 3 |
ZIP 45144 at a glance
| Population | 4,119 |
| Density | 22 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $41,489 |
| Median home value | $134,786 |
| Home ownership | 76% |
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 | 10 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 11 | +8% | 0.9 |
| 2010s | 8 | -27% | 1.0 |
| 2020s | 11 | +37% | 0.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 10 a year in the 1990s and 11 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 45144
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 45144?
Adams County has had 114 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 65 people and killing 8.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 45144?
March has the most truck crashes in Adams County, 14.9% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 45144?
Since 2015, Adams County has reported 6 garbage-truck crashes, or 5.3% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 45144 compare with Ohio for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Adams County has 35.2 truck crashes a year; Ohio has 50.8.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 45144?
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.