Madison Township, Columbiana County, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Madison Township, Columbiana County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Madison Township, Columbiana County and Columbiana County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Columbiana County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
20 of 434 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Columbiana County compares with Ohio
Columbiana County against Ohio and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Columbiana County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Columbiana County | Ohio | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 36.8 | 50.8 | 49.7 | 28% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.0 | 3.1 | 3.4 | 35% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.49 | 0.50 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.5% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 1.8× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 8.2% | 7.8% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.5% | 21.4% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 17.3% | 18.9% | 13.8% | 8% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.1% | 42.3% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 17.8% | 25.8% | 24.8% | 31% below the state |
Columbiana County has lower values than Ohio for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Columbiana County: 1 in 22 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 4.5%, vs 2.5% in Ohio.
Overview
Columbiana County has recorded 434 truck crashes since 2015, with 208 people injured and 9 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 10 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Madison Township, Columbiana County since 2015, this page uses Columbiana County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is July with 9.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 5.8%.
November through March accounts for 42.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.3% in Ohio.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 8.5% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 8.2% of truck crashes, compared with 7.8% in Ohio.
Where crashes happen
US-30 leads within 10 miles of Madison with 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come CR-425 East Liverpool Rd (1), SR-2 (1) and SR-39 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 20 of the truck crashes here, or 4.6%, compared with 2.5% in Ohio.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in January (15% of them).
Route planning tips for Madison Township, Columbiana County fleets
- Review driver schedules for July, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along US-30; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Waste haulers: January is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Columbiana County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 23.5% of truck crashes here, more than Ohio; adjust start times where you can.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Columbiana County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-30 | 2 |
| CR-425 East Liverpool Rd | 1 |
| SR-2 | 1 |
| SR-39 | 1 |
| SR-7 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Columbiana County) |
|---|---|
| US-0030 | 28 |
| US-30 | 19 |
| SR-7 | 17 |
| SR-0007 | 16 |
| SR-0011 | 15 |
| SR-45 | 15 |
| SR-11 | 14 |
| SR-0172 | 14 |
Madison Township, Columbiana County at a glance
| Population | 2,836 |
| Land area | 35.6 sq mi |
| Density | 80 per sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Columbiana 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 | 28 | — | 1.9 |
| 2000s | 44 | +56% | 1.7 |
| 2010s | 42 | -5% | 1.1 |
| 2020s | 31 | -25% | 1.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 28 a year in the 1990s and 31 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Madison Township, Columbiana County
How many truck crashes happen in Madison Township, Columbiana County?
Since 2015, 434 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Columbiana County (208 injured, 9 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Madison Township, Columbiana County?
Since 2015, US-30 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Madison: 2.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Madison Township, Columbiana County?
The worst month is July: 9.9% of truck crashes in Columbiana County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Madison Township, Columbiana County?
Since 2015, Columbiana County has reported 20 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.6% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Madison Township, Columbiana County compare with Ohio?
The yearly rate is 36.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Columbiana County, vs 50.8 for Ohio.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Madison Township, Columbiana 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.