Madison County, ID 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
0 of 117 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Madison County compares with Idaho
Madison County against Idaho 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 | Idaho | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 18.2 | 37.4 | 49.7 | 51% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 9.9 | 6.1 | 3.4 | 1.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.54 | 0.55 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 18.9% | 16.0% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 15.3% | 23.0% | 23.7% | 33% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.8% | 10.2% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.7% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 17.1% | 22.8% | 24.8% | 25% below the state |
Madison County has lower values than Idaho for crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Madison County: 0 crashes involve a garbage truck (0 since 2015), vs 1.6% across Idaho.
Overview
Madison County has recorded 117 truck crashes since 2015, with 66 people injured and 12 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 36 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (15.4% of the year) and are lowest in January (5.1%).
November through March accounts for 38.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in Idaho.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 15.4% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 18.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Idaho: 16.0%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks in Madison County is US-20, with 6 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: SR-33 (2) and 5000 South Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Madison County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Madison County fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Madison County.
- Where you can, review stops along US-20; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 18.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Idaho; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Madison County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Madison County) |
|---|---|
| US-20 | 6 |
| SR-33 | 2 |
| 5000 South Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Madison County) |
|---|---|
| US-20 | 37 |
| Sh 33 | 24 |
| South | 6 |
| Main | 5 |
| 2Nd East St | 4 |
| Salem | 4 |
| West | 3 |
| South Rd | 3 |
Madison County at a glance
| Population | 55,549 |
| Land area | 469.3 sq mi |
| Density | 118 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $59,693 |
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 | 6 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 7 | +12% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 10 | +38% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 8 | -13% | 0.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 6 a year in the 1990s and 8 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 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 crashes happen in Madison County?
Since 2015, 117 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Madison County (66 injured, 12 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Madison County?
NHTSA data shows US-20 with 6 fatal large-truck crashes in Madison County since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Madison County?
Truck crashes in Madison County peak in October, with 15.4% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Madison County?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Madison County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Madison County compare with Idaho?
Per 100,000 residents, Madison County has 18.2 truck crashes a year; Idaho has 37.4.
What is the best way to plan truck routes 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.