Pike Township, Madison County, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Pike Township, Madison County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Pike 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 stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Pike Township, Madison County: US-42 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Pike: 5 since 2015.
Overview
Madison County has recorded 921 truck crashes since 2015, with 524 people injured and 38 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 5 days.
Pike Township, Madison County had 0 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
February has the most truck crashes, 10.0% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (6.2%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 43.0% of truck crashes, against 42.3% across Ohio.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 am than at any other hour (10.7%).
Road surface: 10.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Ohio: 7.8%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-42 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5). It is followed by SR-38 (2), US-36 (2) and SR-4 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
13 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.4% share (Ohio: 2.5%).
Route planning tips for Pike Township, Madison County fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along US-42; 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
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) |
|---|---|
| US-42 | 5 |
| SR-38 | 2 |
| US-36 | 2 |
| SR-4 | 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 |
Pike Township, Madison County at a glance
| Population | 566 |
| Land area | 25.9 sq mi |
| Density | 22 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 43029) | $107,744 |
| Median home value (ZIP 43029) | $262,443 |
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 crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.8 a year in 2016–19 and 2.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Pike Township, Madison County
How common are truck crashes in Pike Township, Madison County?
Since 2015, 921 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Madison County (524 injured, 38 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Pike Township, Madison County?
NHTSA data shows US-42 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Pike since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Pike Township, Madison County?
The worst month is February: 10.0% of truck crashes in Madison County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Pike Township, Madison County?
13 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Madison County since 2015, 1.4% of all truck crashes.
How does Pike Township, Madison County compare with Ohio for truck crashes?
Madison County records 170.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 50.8 across Ohio.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Pike Township, Madison County?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.