Madison Township, Hancock County, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Madison Township, Hancock County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Madison Township, Hancock County and Hancock County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Hancock County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
19 of 933 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Hancock County compares with Ohio
Hancock County against Ohio and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Hancock County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Hancock County | Ohio | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 106.3 | 50.8 | 49.7 | 2.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.9 | 3.1 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.44 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 12% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.1% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 19% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 7.9% | 7.8% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.8% | 21.4% | 23.7% | 12% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 22.0% | 18.9% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.0% | 42.3% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 32.0% | 25.8% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Hancock County sits below Ohio on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark.
What stands out in Madison Township, Hancock County: I-75 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Madison: 3 since 2015.
Overview
Hancock County has recorded 933 truck crashes since 2015, with 398 people injured and 25 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 5 days.
With 5 truck crashes reported in Madison Township, Hancock County since 2015, this page uses Hancock County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 10.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 6.0%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 43.0% of truck crashes, against 42.3% across Ohio.
By time of day, 12–1 am stands out with 11.4% of truck crashes.
7.9% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 7.8% across Ohio.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Madison is I-75, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: US-68 (2), SR-15 (1) and SR-81 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 19 of the truck crashes here, or 2.0%, compared with 2.5% in Ohio.
Route planning tips for Madison Township, Hancock County fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Hancock County.
- Look at alternatives to I-75 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Hancock County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-75 | 3 |
| US-68 | 2 |
| SR-15 | 1 |
| SR-81 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Hancock County) |
|---|---|
| Ir 75 | 465 |
| US-68 | 58 |
| US-30 | 43 |
| SR-15 | 40 |
| Cr 99 | 32 |
| SR-613 | 28 |
| Main St | 20 |
| SR-235 | 16 |
Madison Township, Hancock County at a glance
| Population | 830 |
| Land area | 22.9 sq mi |
| Density | 36 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 45897) | $56,528 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Hancock 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 | 38 | — | 2.6 |
| 2000s | 67 | +78% | 1.6 |
| 2010s | 85 | +27% | 1.7 |
| 2020s | 64 | -24% | 1.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 38 a year in the 1990s and 64 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.5 a year in 2016–19 and 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Madison Township, Hancock County
How common are truck crashes in Madison Township, Hancock County?
Since 2015, 933 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Hancock County (398 injured, 25 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Madison Township, Hancock County?
I-75 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Madison since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Madison Township, Hancock County?
Truck crashes in Hancock County peak in October, with 10.8% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Madison Township, Hancock County?
19 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Hancock County since 2015, 2.0% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Madison Township, Hancock County compare with Ohio?
Hancock County records 106.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 50.8 across Ohio.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Madison Township, Hancock 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.