Madison Township, Pickaway County, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Madison Township, Pickaway County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Madison Township, Pickaway County and Pickaway County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Pickaway County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
8 of 541 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Pickaway County compares with Ohio
Pickaway County against Ohio and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Pickaway County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Pickaway County | Ohio | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 73.9 | 50.8 | 49.7 | 1.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.8 | 3.1 | 3.4 | 10% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.50 | 0.50 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.6% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 38% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.4% | 7.8% | 6.2% | 44% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.6% | 21.4% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.5% | 18.9% | 13.8% | 34% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.6% | 42.3% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 26.7% | 25.8% | 24.8% | same |
Pickaway County has lower values than Ohio for deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Ohio on crashes per 100k residents / yr.
What stands out in Madison Township, Pickaway County: I-270 deadliest road: 4 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Madison since 2015.
Overview
Pickaway County has recorded 541 truck crashes since 2015, with 264 people injured and 16 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 8 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Madison Township, Pickaway County since 2015; patterns below come from Pickaway County as a whole.
When crashes happen
September has the most truck crashes, 9.8% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (6.5%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.6% of truck crashes, vs 42.3% for Ohio.
By time of day, 12–1 am stands out with 8.5% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 4.4% of truck crashes, compared with 7.8% in Ohio.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-270 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). After it: US-33 (3), CR-122 Alum Creek Dr (2) and SR-317 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 8 of the truck crashes here, or 1.5%, compared with 2.5% in Ohio.
Route planning tips for Madison Township, Pickaway County fleets
- Review driver schedules for September, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-270; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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 Pickaway County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-270 | 4 |
| US-33 | 3 |
| CR-122 Alum Creek Dr | 2 |
| SR-317 | 2 |
| CR-123 Williams Rd | 1 |
| CR-381 Rickenbackerar Pk | 1 |
| Parsons Av | 1 |
| SR-104 | 1 |
| TR-20 Duvall Rd | 1 |
| US-23 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Pickaway County) |
|---|---|
| US-23 | 261 |
| Ir 71 | 62 |
| SR-762 | 24 |
| US-22 | 20 |
| SR-56 | 17 |
| SR-104 | 16 |
| US-62 | 8 |
| Us 23 Hw | 7 |
Madison Township, Pickaway County at a glance
| Population | 1,802 |
| Land area | 24.3 sq mi |
| Density | 74 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 43217) | $61,356 |
| Median home value (ZIP 43217) | $63,774 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Pickaway 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 | 1 | — | 1.3 |
| 2000s | 24 | +2723% | 2.0 |
| 2010s | 36 | +47% | 1.0 |
| 2020s | 48 | +34% | 1.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 1 to 48. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 1.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Madison Township, Pickaway County
How many truck accidents are there in Madison Township, Pickaway County?
541 truck crashes have been reported in Pickaway County since 2015, with 16 deaths and 264 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Madison Township, Pickaway County?
I-270 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Madison since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Madison Township, Pickaway County?
September has the most truck crashes in Pickaway County, 9.8% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Madison Township, Pickaway County?
8 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Pickaway County since 2015, 1.5% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Madison Township, Pickaway County compared with Ohio?
The yearly rate is 73.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Pickaway County, vs 50.8 for Ohio.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Madison Township, Pickaway County?
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.