Madeira, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Madeira: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Madeira and Hamilton County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Hamilton County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
2.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 1.5 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Hamilton County compares with Ohio
Hamilton County against Ohio and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Hamilton County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Hamilton County | Ohio | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 53.1 | 50.8 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.5 | 3.1 | 3.4 | 52% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.45 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 10% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.1% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 1.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.1% | 7.8% | 6.2% | 61% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.6% | 21.4% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 19.5% | 18.9% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.3% | 42.3% | 41.9% | 7% below the state |
| After dark | 25.1% | 25.8% | 24.8% | same |
Hamilton County has lower values than Ohio for deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Ohio on garbage-truck share.
Madeira at a glance: 1.9× change in fatal truck crashes a year within 10 miles of Madeira (2.8 → 5.2).
Overview
Since 2015, 5,272 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Hamilton County. They injured 2,350 people and killed 73.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 1 truck crash a day.
Madeira had 9 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Hamilton County numbers.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 10.0% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (7.2%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 39.3% of truck crashes, vs 42.3% for Ohio.
By time of day, 12–1 am stands out with 9.2% of truck crashes.
3.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 7.8% across Ohio.
Where crashes happen
I-75 leads within 10 miles of Madeira with 11 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: I-275 (7), I-71 (4) and US-50 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 165 crashes, 3.1% of the total, against 2.5% across Ohio.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in December (13%).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 2.0, vs 1.5 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for Madeira fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Hamilton County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-75; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Waste haulers: December is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Hamilton County.
- 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 Hamilton County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-75 | 11 |
| I-275 | 7 |
| I-71 | 4 |
| US-50 | 3 |
| SR-4 | 2 |
| US-42 | 2 |
| CR-604 Spring Grove Ave | 1 |
| CR-639 Central Pkwy | 1 |
| CR-67 Red Bank Express Wa | 1 |
| I-471 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Hamilton County) |
|---|---|
| Ir 75 | 1,386 |
| Ir 71 | 566 |
| Ir 275 | 488 |
| Ir 74 | 190 |
| River Rd | 78 |
| Reading Rd | 68 |
| Colerain Av | 50 |
| I75 Hw | 48 |
Madeira at a glance
| Population | 9,542 |
| Land area | 3.4 sq mi |
| Density | 2,848 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 45243) | $171,172 |
| Median home value (ZIP 45243) | $608,502 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Hamilton 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 | 47 | — | 5.7 |
| 2000s | 269 | +472% | 5.4 |
| 2010s | 431 | +60% | 3.3 |
| 2020s | 395 | -8% | 6.4 |
In the 1990s about 47 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 395. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 3.0 a year in 2016–19 and 6.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Madeira
How common are truck crashes in Madeira?
Since 2015, 5,272 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Hamilton County (2,350 injured, 73 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Madeira?
Since 2015, I-75 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Madeira: 11.
When do most truck crashes happen in Madeira?
The worst month is October: 10.0% of truck crashes in Hamilton County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Madeira?
Garbage trucks were involved in 165 reported crashes in Hamilton County since 2015 (3.1% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Madeira compare with Ohio?
The yearly rate is 53.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Hamilton County, vs 50.8 for Ohio.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Madeira?
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.