Madison Township, Guernsey County, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Madison Township, Guernsey County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Madison Township, Guernsey County and Guernsey County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Guernsey County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
8 of 767 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Guernsey County compares with Ohio
Guernsey County against Ohio and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Guernsey County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Guernsey County | Ohio | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 171.5 | 50.8 | 49.7 | 3.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.9 | 3.1 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.43 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 14% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.0% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 62% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 7.3% | 7.8% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.2% | 21.4% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 20.7% | 18.9% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.3% | 42.3% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 33.0% | 25.8% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Guernsey County has lower values than Ohio for injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark.
Guernsey County at a glance: 1 in 103 garbage-truck share of crashes is 1.0%, against 2.5% for Ohio.
Overview
Guernsey County has recorded 767 truck crashes since 2015, with 334 people injured and 21 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 6 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Madison Township, Guernsey County since 2015, this page uses Guernsey County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (12.0% of the year) and are lowest in May (6.4%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.3% of truck crashes, against 42.3% across Ohio.
The busiest hour is 12–1 am, with 8.7% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 7.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Ohio: 7.8%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-70 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). It is followed by CR-27 Skull Fork Rd (1), CR-35 Old Twenty One Rd (1) and I-77 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 8 of the truck crashes here, or 1.0%, compared with 2.5% in Ohio.
Route planning tips for Madison Township, Guernsey County fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Guernsey County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-70; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Guernsey County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-70 | 4 |
| CR-27 Skull Fork Rd | 1 |
| CR-35 Old Twenty One Rd | 1 |
| I-77 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Guernsey County) |
|---|---|
| Ir 70 | 408 |
| Ir 77 | 123 |
| US-22 | 53 |
| SR-513 | 24 |
| Cr 35 | 18 |
| SR-209 | 12 |
| SR-285 | 11 |
| US-40 | 8 |
Madison Township, Guernsey County at a glance
| Population | 994 |
| Land area | 24.9 sq mi |
| Density | 40 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 43755) | $68,581 |
| Median home value (ZIP 43755) | $147,742 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Guernsey 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 | 32 | — | 1.3 |
| 2000s | 36 | +11% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 67 | +87% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 60 | -11% | 1.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 32 a year in the 1990s and 60 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.5 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, Guernsey County
How common are truck crashes in Madison Township, Guernsey County?
767 truck crashes have been reported in Guernsey County since 2015, with 21 deaths and 334 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Madison Township, Guernsey County?
Since 2015, I-70 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Madison: 4.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Madison Township, Guernsey County?
The worst month is October: 12.0% of truck crashes in Guernsey County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Madison Township, Guernsey County?
8 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Guernsey County since 2015, 1.0% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Madison Township, Guernsey County compare with Ohio?
Guernsey County records 171.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 50.8 across Ohio.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Madison Township, Guernsey County?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.