Madison Township, Sandusky County, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Madison Township, Sandusky County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Madison Township, Sandusky County and Sandusky County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Sandusky County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
7 of 969 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Sandusky County compares with Ohio
Sandusky County against Ohio and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Sandusky County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Sandusky County | Ohio | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 139.1 | 50.8 | 49.7 | 2.7× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.2 | 3.1 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.41 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 18% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.7% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 74% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 10.0% | 7.8% | 6.2% | 1.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.8% | 21.4% | 23.7% | 12% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 18.4% | 18.9% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 46.0% | 42.3% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 35.0% | 25.8% | 24.8% | 1.4× the state |
Sandusky County sits below Ohio on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
Sandusky County at a glance: 1 in 149 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.7%, vs 2.5% in Ohio.
Overview
Since 2015, 969 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Sandusky County. They injured 388 people and killed 38.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 4 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Madison Township, Sandusky County since 2015; patterns below come from Sandusky County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is November with 10.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is July at 6.0%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 46.0% of truck crashes, vs 42.3% for Ohio.
By time of day, 12–1 am stands out with 10.6% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 10.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Ohio: 7.8%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Madison is US-6, with 8 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: I-80 (4), US-20 (4) and US-23 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 7 crashes, 0.7% of the total, against 2.5% across Ohio.
Route planning tips for Madison Township, Sandusky County fleets
- Plan November schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Sandusky County.
- Look at alternatives to US-6 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- With 10.0% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Ohio), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Sandusky County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-6 | 8 |
| I-80 | 4 |
| US-20 | 4 |
| US-23 | 2 |
| SR-199 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Sandusky County) |
|---|---|
| Ir 80 | 552 |
| US-20 | 120 |
| US-6 | 84 |
| SR-53 | 37 |
| US-23 | 16 |
| Mcpherson Hw | 12 |
| Main St | 11 |
| SR-590 | 9 |
Madison Township, Sandusky County at a glance
| Population | 3,577 |
| Land area | 26.6 sq mi |
| Density | 135 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 43431) | $77,526 |
| Median home value (ZIP 43431) | $146,919 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Sandusky 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 | 9 | — | 3.5 |
| 2000s | 70 | +668% | 2.8 |
| 2010s | 94 | +34% | 2.7 |
| 2020s | 74 | -22% | 2.0 |
In the 1990s about 9 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 74. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.5 a year in 2016–19 and 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Madison Township, Sandusky County
How many truck accidents are there in Madison Township, Sandusky County?
Sandusky County has had 969 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 388 people and killing 38.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Madison Township, Sandusky County?
Since 2015, US-6 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Madison: 8.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Madison Township, Sandusky County?
The worst month is November: 10.3% of truck crashes in Sandusky County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Madison Township, Sandusky County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 7 reported crashes in Sandusky County since 2015 (0.7% of truck crashes).
How does Madison Township, Sandusky County compare with Ohio for truck crashes?
Sandusky County records 139.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 50.8 across Ohio.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Madison Township, Sandusky 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.