Oak Run, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Oak Run: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Oak Run 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.
The headline for Oak Run: I-71 deadliest road: 6 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Oak Run since 2015.
Overview
Madison County has recorded 921 truck crashes since 2015, with 524 people injured and 38 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 5 days in fully reported years.
With 1 truck crash reported in Oak Run since 2015, this page uses Madison County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
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.
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
Within this area, I-71 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (6). It is followed by SR-38 (2), SR-665 (1) and TR-1023 Era 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 Oak Run 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.
- 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 | 6 |
| SR-38 | 2 |
| SR-665 | 1 |
| TR-1023 Era Rd | 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 |
Oak Run at a glance
| Population | 524 |
| Land area | 27.6 sq mi |
| Density | 19 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 |
In the 1990s about 23 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 77. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.8 a year in 2016–19, 2.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Oak Run
How many truck accidents are there in Oak Run?
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 Oak Run?
I-71 had 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Oak Run since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Oak Run?
The worst month is February: 10.0% of truck crashes in Madison County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Oak Run?
Since 2015, Madison County has reported 13 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.4% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Oak Run 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 Oak Run?
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.