Madison Township, Daviess County, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Madison Township, Daviess County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Madison Township, Daviess County and Daviess County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Daviess County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0 of 242 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Daviess County compares with Indiana
Daviess County against Indiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Daviess County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Daviess County | Indiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 61.9 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 23% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.3 | 2.9 | 3.4 | 1.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.38 | 0.36 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 2.4% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.7% | 10.6% | 6.2% | 55% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.7% | 22.4% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.9% | 17.4% | 13.8% | 26% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.1% | 42.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 32.8% | 32.0% | 24.8% | same |
Daviess County has lower values than Indiana for crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Indiana on deaths per 100 crashes and morning rush (6–10 am).
Daviess County at a glance: 0 crashes involve a garbage truck (0 since 2015), vs 2.4% across Indiana.
Overview
Since 2015, 242 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Daviess County. They injured 95 people and killed 10.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 17 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Madison Township, Daviess County since 2015; patterns below come from Daviess County as a whole.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in February (12.0% of the year) and are lowest in January (4.5%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.1% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Indiana.
By time of day, 7–8 am stands out with 8.3% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 4.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Indiana: 10.6%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Madison since 2015: US-231 (3) and I-69S (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Daviess County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Madison Township, Daviess County fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 26.7% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Indiana; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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 Daviess County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-231 | 3 |
| I-69S | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Daviess County) |
|---|---|
| US-50 | 21 |
| I-69N | 14 |
| I-69 | 11 |
| US-50E | 11 |
| SR-57S | 10 |
| SR-57N | 9 |
| SR-57 | 9 |
| I-69S | 9 |
Madison Township, Daviess County at a glance
| Population | 3,017 |
| Land area | 36.6 sq mi |
| Density | 82 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 47562) | $71,250 |
| Median home value (ZIP 47562) | $196,306 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Daviess 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 | 13 | — | 1.6 |
| 2000s | 24 | +79% | 1.4 |
| 2010s | 23 | -5% | 0.9 |
| 2020s | 20 | -14% | 1.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 13 to 20. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Madison Township, Daviess County
How common are truck crashes in Madison Township, Daviess County?
242 truck crashes have been reported in Daviess County since 2015, with 10 deaths and 95 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Madison Township, Daviess County?
Truck crashes in Daviess County peak in February, with 12.0% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Madison Township, Daviess County?
Since 2015, Daviess County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
How does Madison Township, Daviess County compare with Indiana for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 61.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Daviess County, vs 80.8 for Indiana.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Madison Township, Daviess County?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.