West Jefferson, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in West Jefferson: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in West Jefferson 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). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
West Jefferson at a glance: I-70 6 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of West Jefferson.
Overview
Since 2015, 921 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Madison County. They injured 524 people and killed 38.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 5 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in West Jefferson since 2015; patterns below come from Madison County as a whole.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 10.0% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (6.2%).
November through March accounts for 43.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.3% in 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 West Jefferson is I-70, with 6 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come US-42 (5), CR-14 Taylor Blair Rd (1) and CR-22 Fisher Rd (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 West Jefferson fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-70; 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.
- 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 | 6 |
| US-42 | 5 |
| CR-14 Taylor Blair Rd | 1 |
| CR-22 Fisher Rd | 1 |
| SR-38 | 1 |
| SR-665 | 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 |
West Jefferson at a glance
| Population | 4,943 |
| Land area | 10.0 sq mi |
| Density | 494 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 43162) | $76,250 |
| Median home value (ZIP 43162) | $212,777 |
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. 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 West Jefferson
How many truck crashes happen in West Jefferson?
Since 2015, 921 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Madison County (524 injured, 38 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in West Jefferson?
NHTSA data shows I-70 with 6 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of West Jefferson since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in West Jefferson?
February has the most truck crashes in Madison County, 10.0% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in West Jefferson?
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 West Jefferson 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 West Jefferson?
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.