Madison County, FL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Madison County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, 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
3 of 296 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Madison County compares with Florida
Madison County against Florida and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Madison County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Madison County | Florida | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 138.1 | 37.4 | 49.7 | 3.7× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 10.4 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 2.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.53 | 0.51 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.7% | 3.8% | 2.3% | 81% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.4% | 0.1% | 6.2% | 4.5× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.8% | 25.2% | 23.7% | 18% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 16.1% | 8.9% | 13.8% | 1.8× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 37.3% | 42.1% | 41.9% | 11% below the state |
| After dark | 33.7% | 24.2% | 24.8% | 1.4× the state |
Madison County has lower values than Florida for garbage-truck share, morning rush (6–10 am) and winter months (nov–mar). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
Madison County at a glance: 0.4% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 0.1% in Florida.
Overview
Madison County has recorded 296 truck crashes since 2015, with 157 people injured and 30 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 14 days.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 12.2% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (5.1%).
November through March accounts for 37.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.1% in Florida.
The busiest hour is 7–8 am, with 6.8% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Florida: 0.1%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-10 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (13). It is followed by SR-53 (3), US-90 (2) and Nw Pickle Lane (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 3 crashes, 1.0% of the total, against 3.8% across Florida.
Route planning tips for Madison County fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-10, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 0.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Florida; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Madison County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Madison County) |
|---|---|
| I-10 | 13 |
| SR-53 | 3 |
| US-90 | 2 |
| Nw Pickle Lane | 1 |
| SR-145 | 1 |
| SR-6 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Madison County) |
|---|---|
| I-10 | 48 |
| Interstate 10 (State Road 8) | 27 |
| State Road 53 | 12 |
| US-221 | 9 |
| State Road 6 | 6 |
| Interstate 10 (I-10) Sr 8 | 6 |
| County Road 255 | 4 |
| Interstate 10 (I-10) (Sr 8) | 4 |
Madison County at a glance
| Population | 18,364 |
| Land area | 696.5 sq mi |
| Density | 26 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $45,350 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Madison 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 | 9 | — | 1.3 |
| 2000s | 18 | +100% | 1.8 |
| 2010s | 19 | +9% | 1.0 |
| 2020s | 29 | +49% | 2.8 |
In the 1990s about 9 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 29. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 1.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.8 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Madison County
ZIP codes in Madison County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Madison County
How many truck accidents are there in Madison County?
Since 2015, 296 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Madison County (157 injured, 30 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Madison County?
Since 2015, I-10 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes in Madison County: 13.
When do most truck crashes happen in Madison County?
Truck crashes in Madison County peak in August, with 12.2% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Madison County?
3 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Madison County since 2015, 1.0% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Madison County compared with Florida?
Per 100,000 residents, Madison County has 138.1 truck crashes a year; Florida has 37.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Madison County?
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.