London, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in London: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in London 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 has lower values than Ohio for 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.
London at a glance: I-70 deadliest road: 4 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of London since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 921 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Madison County. They injured 524 people and killed 38.
That averages about one truck crash every 5 days in fully reported years.
Only 21 truck crashes were reported in London 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%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 43.0% of truck crashes, vs 42.3% for Ohio.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 am than at any other hour (10.7%).
10.5% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 7.8% across Ohio.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-70 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). Next come SR-38 (2), CR-14 Taylor Blair Rd (1) and SR-665 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 13 of the truck crashes here, or 1.4%, compared with 2.5% in Ohio.
Route planning tips for London fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-70 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 10.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Ohio; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Madison County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-70 | 4 |
| SR-38 | 2 |
| CR-14 Taylor Blair Rd | 1 |
| SR-665 | 1 |
| US-42 | 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 |
London at a glance
| Population | 10,743 |
| Land area | 8.4 sq mi |
| Density | 1,279 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 43140) | $83,644 |
| Median home value (ZIP 43140) | $236,673 |
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. NHTSA counts 1.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about London
How many truck accidents are there in London?
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 London?
NHTSA data shows I-70 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of London since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in London?
Truck crashes in Madison County peak in February, with 10.0% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in London?
13 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Madison County since 2015, 1.4% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in London compare with Ohio?
The yearly rate is 170.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Madison County, vs 50.8 for Ohio.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in London?
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.