Jefferson Township, Madison County, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Jefferson Township, Madison County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Jefferson 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 |
Madison County sits below Ohio on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Ohio on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Jefferson Township, Madison County: I-70 6 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Jefferson.
Overview
Since 2015, 921 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Madison County. They injured 524 people and killed 38.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 5 days.
Jefferson Township, Madison County had 1 reported truck crash since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Madison County numbers.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 10.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 6.2%.
November through March accounts for 43.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.3% in Ohio.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 am than at any other hour (10.7%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 10.5% of truck crashes, compared with 7.8% in Ohio.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Jefferson is I-70, with 6 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: US-42 (5), CR-14 Taylor Blair Rd (1) and CR-22 Fisher Rd (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 Jefferson Township, Madison County fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-70, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- With 10.5% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Ohio), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 Madison County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-70 | 6 |
| US-42 | 5 |
| CR-14 Taylor Blair Rd | 1 |
| CR-22 Fisher Rd | 1 |
| SR-38 | 1 |
| SR-665 | 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 |
Jefferson Township, Madison County at a glance
| Population | 8,073 |
| Land area | 42.4 sq mi |
| Density | 190 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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 23 a year in the 1990s and 77 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.8 a year in 2016–19, 2.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Jefferson Township, Madison County
How many truck accidents are there in Jefferson Township, Madison County?
Madison County has had 921 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 524 people and killing 38.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Jefferson Township, Madison County?
I-70 had 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Jefferson since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Jefferson Township, Madison County?
February has the most truck crashes in Madison County, 10.0% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Jefferson Township, Madison County?
Since 2015, Madison County has reported 13 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.4% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Jefferson Township, Madison County compared with Ohio?
Per 100,000 residents, Madison County has 170.3 truck crashes a year; Ohio has 50.8.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Jefferson Township, Madison 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.