Madison Village, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Madison Village: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Madison Village and Lake County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Lake County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
5.9 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 1.9 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Lake County compares with Ohio
Lake County against Ohio and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Lake County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Lake County | Ohio | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 29.4 | 50.8 | 49.7 | 42% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.9 | 3.1 | 3.4 | 39% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.66 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.5% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 1.8× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 19.6% | 7.8% | 6.2% | 2.5× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.0% | 21.4% | 23.7% | 11% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 25.4% | 18.9% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 48.1% | 42.3% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 23.4% | 25.8% | 24.8% | 9% below the state |
Lake County has lower values than Ohio for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Ohio on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
Lake County at a glance: 19.6% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 7.8% across Ohio.
Overview
Since 2015, 799 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Lake County. They injured 517 people and killed 15.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 5 days.
Madison Village had 49 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Lake County numbers.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 16.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 4.1%.
November through March accounts for 48.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.3% in Ohio.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 9.8% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 19.6% of truck crashes, compared with 7.8% in Ohio.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Madison since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-84 (2), CR-117 Perry Park Rd (1) and SR-166 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 36 crashes, 4.5% of the total, against 2.5% across Ohio.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in July (25%).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 5.9 deaths compared with 1.9 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Madison Village fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Lake County.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in July; review collection routes for that month.
- 19.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Ohio; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Lake County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-84 | 2 |
| CR-117 Perry Park Rd | 1 |
| SR-166 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Lake County) |
|---|---|
| Ir 90 | 239 |
| Ir 0090 | 123 |
| SR-2 | 42 |
| Ir 271 | 24 |
| US-20 | 20 |
| Mentor Av | 18 |
| SR-91 | 16 |
| Center St | 15 |
Madison Village at a glance
| Population | 3,424 |
| Land area | 5.1 sq mi |
| Density | 673 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 44057) | $75,615 |
| Median home value (ZIP 44057) | $178,584 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Lake 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 | 16 | — | 1.6 |
| 2000s | 51 | +217% | 0.9 |
| 2010s | 81 | +59% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 55 | -32% | 1.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 16 to 55. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Madison Village
How many truck crashes happen in Madison Village?
Lake County has had 799 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 517 people and killing 15.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Madison Village?
Truck crashes in Lake County peak in January, with 16.1% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Madison Village?
Garbage trucks were involved in 36 reported crashes in Lake County since 2015 (4.5% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Madison Village compare with Ohio?
Lake County records 29.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 50.8 across Ohio.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Madison Village?
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.