Somerford, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Somerford: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Somerford 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). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Somerford at a glance: I-70 deadliest road: 3 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Somerford since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 921 crashes involving commercial trucks in Madison County since 2015: 524 people were injured and 38 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 5 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Somerford since 2015, this page uses Madison County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
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.
By time of day, 12–1 am stands out 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
I-70 leads within 10 miles of Somerford with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-38 (2), SR-4 (1) and US-42 (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 Somerford 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.
- 10.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Ohio; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 | 3 |
| SR-38 | 2 |
| SR-4 | 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 |
Somerford at a glance
| Population | 3,107 |
| Land area | 30.5 sq mi |
| Density | 102 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 45369) | $88,578 |
| Median home value (ZIP 45369) | $220,728 |
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 Somerford
How common are truck crashes in Somerford?
Since 2015, 921 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Madison County (524 injured, 38 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Somerford?
NHTSA data shows I-70 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Somerford since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Somerford?
Truck crashes in Madison County peak in February, with 10.0% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Somerford?
Garbage trucks were involved in 13 reported crashes in Madison County since 2015 (1.4% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Somerford compare with Ohio?
Per 100,000 residents, Madison County has 170.3 truck crashes a year; Ohio has 50.8.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Somerford?
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.