ZIP 45618 (Cherry Fork, OH) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 45618: 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 |
Adams County sits below Ohio 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 garbage-truck share of crashes is 4.7%, against 2.5% for Ohio.
Overview
Since 2015, 114 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Adams County. They injured 65 people and killed 8.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 38 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in March (14.9% of the year) and are lowest in May (5.3%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 44.9% of truck crashes, vs 42.3% for Ohio.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 10.5% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 7.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Ohio: 7.8%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 45618 since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-136 (2), SR-32 (2), CR-53 John Woods Rd (1) and US-62 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
6 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 5.3% share (Ohio: 2.5%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 45618 fleets
- Review driver schedules for March, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 27.1% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Ohio.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Adams County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-136 | 2 |
| SR-32 | 2 |
| CR-53 John Woods Rd | 1 |
| US-62 | 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 45618 at a glance
| Population | 0 |
| Density | 0 per sq mi |
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 |
In the 1990s about 10 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 11. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 45618
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 45618?
Since 2015, 114 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Adams County (65 injured, 8 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 45618?
Truck crashes in Adams County peak in March, with 14.9% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 45618?
Since 2015, Adams County has reported 6 garbage-truck crashes, or 5.3% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 45618 compare with Ohio for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 35.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Adams County, vs 50.8 for Ohio.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 45618?
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.