Madison Township, Fayette County, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Madison Township, Fayette County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Madison Township, Fayette County and Fayette County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Fayette County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
2 of 427 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Fayette County compares with Ohio
Fayette County against Ohio and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Fayette County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Fayette County | Ohio | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 121.0 | 50.8 | 49.7 | 2.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.4 | 3.1 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.50 | 0.50 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.5% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 80% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 9.9% | 7.8% | 6.2% | 1.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.8% | 21.4% | 23.7% | 12% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 20.4% | 18.9% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.1% | 42.3% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 31.6% | 25.8% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Fayette County sits below Ohio on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Fayette County: 1 in 192 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.5%, vs 2.5% in Ohio.
Overview
Fayette County has recorded 427 truck crashes since 2015, with 223 people injured and 18 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 10 days.
Madison Township, Fayette County had 3 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Fayette County numbers.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 10.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is August at 5.6%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 44.1% of truck crashes, vs 42.3% for Ohio.
By time of day, 12–1 am stands out with 8.7% of truck crashes.
9.9% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 7.8% across Ohio.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-62 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5). Next come I-71 (4), SR-38 (1) and TR-1023 Era Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 2 of the truck crashes here, or 0.5%, compared with 2.5% in Ohio.
Route planning tips for Madison Township, Fayette County fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to US-62 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- With 9.9% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Ohio), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 Fayette County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-62 | 5 |
| I-71 | 4 |
| SR-38 | 1 |
| TR-1023 Era Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Fayette County) |
|---|---|
| Ir 71 | 149 |
| US-35 | 77 |
| SR-435 | 43 |
| US-62 | 28 |
| SR-38 | 17 |
| SR-41 | 17 |
| US-22 | 16 |
| SR-753 | 12 |
Madison Township, Fayette County at a glance
| Population | 1,086 |
| Land area | 35.4 sq mi |
| Density | 31 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 43143) | $100,333 |
| Median home value (ZIP 43143) | $240,013 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Fayette 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 | 14 | — | 1.9 |
| 2000s | 24 | +76% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 30 | +23% | 1.3 |
| 2020s | 34 | +15% | 1.4 |
In the 1990s about 14 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 34. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 1.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Madison Township, Fayette County
How common are truck crashes in Madison Township, Fayette County?
Fayette County has had 427 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 223 people and killing 18.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Madison Township, Fayette County?
NHTSA data shows US-62 with 5 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, Fayette County?
January has the most truck crashes in Fayette County, 10.8% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Madison Township, Fayette County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Fayette County since 2015 (0.5% of truck crashes).
How does Madison Township, Fayette County compare with Ohio for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 121.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Fayette County, vs 50.8 for Ohio.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Madison Township, Fayette County?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.