Madison Township, Fairfield County, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Madison Township, Fairfield County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Madison Township, Fairfield County and Fairfield County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Fairfield County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
20 of 422 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Fairfield County compares with Ohio
Fairfield County against Ohio and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Fairfield County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Fairfield County | Ohio | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 22.2 | 50.8 | 49.7 | 56% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.4 | 3.1 | 3.4 | 23% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.44 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 12% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.6% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 1.8× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.5% | 7.8% | 6.2% | 55% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.2% | 21.4% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.9% | 18.9% | 13.8% | 32% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.1% | 42.3% | 41.9% | 10% below the state |
| After dark | 19.0% | 25.8% | 24.8% | 26% below the state |
Fairfield County has lower values than Ohio for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It runs above Ohio on garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Fairfield County: 1 in 22 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 4.6%, vs 2.5% in Ohio.
Overview
Fairfield County has recorded 422 truck crashes since 2015, with 204 people injured and 10 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 10 days.
With 1 truck crash reported in Madison Township, Fairfield County since 2015, this page uses Fairfield County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is September with 10.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 6.4%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 38.1% of truck crashes, against 42.3% across Ohio.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 am than at any other hour (8.5%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 3.5% of truck crashes, compared with 7.8% in Ohio.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Madison is US-33, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: US-22 (2), CR-24 Clearport Rd (1) and CR-4 Fosnaugh School Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
20 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 4.7% share (Ohio: 2.5%).
Their busiest month is January, with 25% of garbage-truck crashes.
Route planning tips for Madison Township, Fairfield County fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Fairfield County.
- Check whether your routes use US-33, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in January; review collection routes for that month.
- 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.
Crash reporting for 2020 is incomplete; those years are shown in grey and not used for rates.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Fairfield County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-33 | 4 |
| US-22 | 2 |
| CR-24 Clearport Rd | 1 |
| CR-4 Fosnaugh School Rd | 1 |
| CR-64 Tarlton Adelphi Rd | 1 |
| SR-159 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Fairfield County) |
|---|---|
| US-33 | 82 |
| Ir 70 | 51 |
| US-22 | 28 |
| SR-37 | 25 |
| SR-188 | 20 |
| SR-256 | 15 |
| SR-159 | 13 |
| Memorial Dr | 9 |
Madison Township, Fairfield County at a glance
| Population | 1,784 |
| Land area | 29.4 sq mi |
| Density | 61 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 43102) | $90,781 |
| Median home value (ZIP 43102) | $289,995 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Fairfield 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 | 19 | — | 1.1 |
| 2000s | 33 | +70% | 1.1 |
| 2010s | 43 | +31% | 1.0 |
| 2020s | 27 | -37% | 1.2 |
In the 1990s about 19 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 27. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 1.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Madison Township, Fairfield County
How many truck accidents are there in Madison Township, Fairfield County?
422 truck crashes have been reported in Fairfield County since 2015, with 10 deaths and 204 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Madison Township, Fairfield County?
NHTSA data shows US-33 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Madison since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Madison Township, Fairfield County?
September has the most truck crashes in Fairfield County, 10.9% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Madison Township, Fairfield County?
20 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Fairfield County since 2015, 4.7% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Madison Township, Fairfield County compared with Ohio?
The yearly rate is 22.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Fairfield County, vs 50.8 for Ohio.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Madison Township, Fairfield 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.
Crash reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2020; those years are greyed out and left out of rates. 2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.