Madison, NC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Madison: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Madison and Rockingham County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Rockingham County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
14 of 558 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Rockingham County compares with North Carolina
Rockingham County against North Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Rockingham County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Rockingham County | North Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 51.1 | 61.3 | 49.7 | 17% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.7 | 2.5 | 3.4 | 2.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.60 | 0.66 | 0.49 | 9% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.1% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 19% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.1% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.9% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.2% | 10.5% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.6% | 41.0% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 22.4% | 20.4% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Rockingham County has lower values than North Carolina for crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It runs above North Carolina on deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Rockingham County: 6.7 people killed per 100 truck crashes (North Carolina: 2.5).
Overview
Police reported 558 crashes involving commercial trucks in Rockingham County since 2015: 338 people were injured and 36 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 8 days in fully reported years.
With 154 truck crashes reported in Madison since 2015, this page uses Rockingham County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in March (10.8% of the year) and are lowest in August (6.1%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 45.6% of truck crashes, against 41.0% across North Carolina.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 9.3% of truck crashes.
2.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across North Carolina.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Madison is US-220, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by SR-1145 (1), SR-65 (1) and Ssr-1110 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 14 of the truck crashes here, or 2.5%, compared with 2.6% in North Carolina.
Route planning tips for Madison fleets
- Review driver schedules for March, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along US-220; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 25.9% of truck crashes here, more than North Carolina; adjust start times where you can.
- With 2.1% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above North Carolina), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Rockingham County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-220 | 4 |
| SR-1145 | 1 |
| SR-65 | 1 |
| Ssr-1110 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Rockingham County) |
|---|---|
| Freeway Dr | 18 |
| S Scales St | 6 |
| Barnes St | 6 |
| S Van Buren Rd | 3 |
| Van Buren Rd | 3 |
| W Harrison St | 3 |
| Academy St | 2 |
| Carroll Street | 2 |
Madison at a glance
| Population | 2,176 |
| Land area | 3.5 sq mi |
| Density | 615 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 27025) | $56,682 |
| Median home value (ZIP 27025) | $187,722 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Rockingham 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 | 40 | — | 3.2 |
| 2000s | 35 | -11% | 1.3 |
| 2010s | 47 | +33% | 1.4 |
| 2020s | 43 | -9% | 0.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 40 a year in the 1990s and 43 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 1.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Madison
How many truck crashes happen in Madison?
Since 2015, 558 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Rockingham County (338 injured, 36 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Madison?
US-220 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Madison since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Madison?
March has the most truck crashes in Rockingham County, 10.8% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Madison?
Since 2015, Rockingham County has reported 14 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.5% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Madison compare with North Carolina?
The yearly rate is 51.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Rockingham County, vs 61.3 for North Carolina.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Madison?
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.