Madison County, IN 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
4.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.2 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Madison County compares with Indiana
Madison County against Indiana 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 | Indiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 54.4 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 33% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.2 | 2.9 | 3.4 | 24% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.37 | 0.36 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.1% | 2.4% | 2.3% | 1.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 7.7% | 10.6% | 6.2% | 27% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.5% | 22.4% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.3% | 17.4% | 13.8% | 23% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.7% | 42.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 30.9% | 32.0% | 24.8% | same |
Madison County has lower values than Indiana for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher garbage-truck share.
Madison County at a glance: I-69 most fatal truck crashes in Madison County: 4 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 846 crashes involving commercial trucks in Madison County since 2015: 320 people were injured and 20 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 5 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (10.0% of the year) and are lowest in April (7.0%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.7% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Indiana.
By time of day, 12–1 am stands out with 7.9% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 7.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Indiana: 10.6%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-69 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). It is followed by SR-38 (2), SR-9 (2) and 38th St (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
27 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.2% share (Indiana: 2.4%).
Garbage-truck crashes peak in July (22% of them).
They recorded 4.0 deaths per 100 crashes, against 2.2 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Madison County fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-69, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in July; review collection routes for that month.
- 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 Madison County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Madison County) |
|---|---|
| I-69 | 4 |
| SR-38 | 2 |
| SR-9 | 2 |
| 38th St | 1 |
| Madison Ave | 1 |
| Main St | 1 |
| Monroe St | 1 |
| SR-109N | 1 |
| SR-13 | 1 |
| SR-32W | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Madison County) |
|---|---|
| I-69 | 166 |
| I-69S | 71 |
| I-69N | 54 |
| SR-28 | 23 |
| SR-13S | 14 |
| SR-9 | 13 |
| SR-9N | 13 |
| Main | 10 |
Madison County at a glance
| Population | 134,222 |
| Land area | 451.9 sq mi |
| Density | 297 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $64,600 |
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 | 21 | — | 2.1 |
| 2000s | 51 | +148% | 2.3 |
| 2010s | 64 | +25% | 1.4 |
| 2020s | 66 | +3% | 2.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 21 a year in the 1990s and 66 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.5 a year in 2016–19 and 2.2 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?
Madison County has had 846 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 320 people and killing 20.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Madison County?
NHTSA data shows I-69 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes in Madison County since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Madison County?
October has the most truck crashes in Madison County, 10.0% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Madison County?
Since 2015, Madison County has reported 27 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.2% of its truck crashes.
How does Madison County compare with Indiana for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Madison County has 54.4 truck crashes a year; Indiana has 80.8.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Madison 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.