ZIP 45697 (Winchester, OH) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 45697: 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 has lower values than Ohio for crashes per 100k residents / yr, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
Adams County at a glance: 1 in 21 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 4.7%, vs 2.5% in 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%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 44.9% of truck crashes, against 42.3% across Ohio.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, 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
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 45697 is SR-32, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: SR-136 (2), CR-53 John Woods Rd (1) and US-62 (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 45697 fleets
- Build extra time into March routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to SR-32 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal 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
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-32 | 3 |
| SR-136 | 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 45697 at a glance
| Population | 5,222 |
| Density | 21 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $71,439 |
| Median home value | $206,742 |
| Home ownership | 80% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 10 to 11. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 1.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 45697
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 45697?
Since 2015, 114 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Adams County (65 injured, 8 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 45697?
NHTSA data shows SR-32 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 45697 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 45697?
March has the most truck crashes in Adams County, 14.9% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 45697?
Since 2015, Adams County has reported 6 garbage-truck crashes, or 5.3% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 45697 compared with Ohio?
Adams County records 35.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 50.8 across Ohio.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 45697?
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.