Mount Sterling, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Mount Sterling: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Mount Sterling 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 Mount Sterling: I-71 9 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Mount Sterling.
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.
Mount Sterling had 7 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Madison County numbers.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in February (10.0% of the year) and are lowest in November (6.2%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 43.0% of truck crashes, vs 42.3% for Ohio.
The busiest hour is 12–1 am, with 10.7% of truck crashes.
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 Mount Sterling is I-71, with 9 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by US-62 (3), SR-38 (1) and TR-1023 Era Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
13 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.4% share (Ohio: 2.5%).
Route planning tips for Mount Sterling fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Madison County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-71; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- With 10.5% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Ohio), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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-71 | 9 |
| US-62 | 3 |
| SR-38 | 1 |
| TR-1023 Era Rd | 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 |
Mount Sterling at a glance
| Population | 2,070 |
| Land area | 1.7 sq mi |
| Density | 1,226 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 43143) | $100,333 |
| Median home value (ZIP 43143) | $240,013 |
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. 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 Mount Sterling
How common are truck crashes in Mount Sterling?
921 truck crashes have been reported in Madison County since 2015, with 38 deaths and 524 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Mount Sterling?
NHTSA data shows I-71 with 9 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Mount Sterling since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Mount Sterling?
Truck crashes in Madison County peak in February, with 10.0% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Mount Sterling?
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 Mount Sterling compare with Ohio?
Per 100,000 residents, Madison County has 170.3 truck crashes a year; Ohio has 50.8.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Mount Sterling?
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.