Fairfield Township, Madison County, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Fairfield Township, Madison County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Fairfield Township, Madison County and Madison County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Madison County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
13 of 921 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Madison County compares with Ohio
Madison County against Ohio and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Madison County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Madison County | Ohio | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 170.3 | 50.8 | 49.7 | 3.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.1 | 3.1 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.58 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.4% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 44% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 10.5% | 7.8% | 6.2% | 1.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.1% | 21.4% | 23.7% | 16% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 19.5% | 18.9% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.0% | 42.3% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 35.4% | 25.8% | 24.8% | 1.4× the state |
Compared with Ohio, Madison County is lower on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Fairfield Township, Madison County: I-71 deadliest road: 8 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Fairfield since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 921 crashes involving commercial trucks in Madison County since 2015: 524 people were injured and 38 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 5 days in fully reported years.
Only 1 truck crash was reported in Fairfield Township, Madison County since 2015; patterns below come from Madison County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 10.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 6.2%.
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 10.7% of truck crashes.
10.5% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 7.8% across Ohio.
Where crashes happen
I-71 leads within 10 miles of Fairfield with 8 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: I-70 (5), CR-14 Taylor Blair Rd (1) and SR-665 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 13 crashes, 1.4% of the total, against 2.5% across Ohio.
Route planning tips for Fairfield Township, Madison County fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-71; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 10.5% 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
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Madison County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-71 | 8 |
| I-70 | 5 |
| CR-14 Taylor Blair Rd | 1 |
| SR-665 | 1 |
| TR-1023 Era Rd | 1 |
| US-42 | 1 |
| US-62 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Madison County) |
|---|---|
| Ir 70 | 439 |
| Ir 71 | 184 |
| US-42 | 103 |
| SR-38 | 32 |
| SR-56 | 23 |
| SR-29 | 21 |
| US-40 | 13 |
| SR-142 | 13 |
Fairfield Township, Madison County at a glance
| Population | 1,462 |
| Land area | 31.9 sq mi |
| Density | 46 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 43162) | $76,250 |
| Median home value (ZIP 43162) | $212,777 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Madison 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 | 23 | — | 2.1 |
| 2000s | 44 | +91% | 1.8 |
| 2010s | 64 | +43% | 1.5 |
| 2020s | 77 | +22% | 2.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 23 to 77. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.8 a year in 2016–19, 2.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Fairfield Township, Madison County
How common are truck crashes in Fairfield Township, Madison County?
921 truck crashes have been reported in Madison County since 2015, with 38 deaths and 524 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Fairfield Township, Madison County?
Since 2015, I-71 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Fairfield: 8.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Fairfield Township, Madison County?
Truck crashes in Madison County peak in February, with 10.0% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Fairfield Township, Madison County?
13 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Madison County since 2015, 1.4% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Fairfield Township, Madison County compared with Ohio?
The yearly rate is 170.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Madison County, vs 50.8 for Ohio.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Fairfield Township, Madison 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.