Madison Township, Vinton County, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Madison Township, Vinton County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Madison Township, Vinton County and Vinton County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Vinton County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
6 of 61 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Vinton County compares with Ohio
Vinton County against Ohio and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Vinton County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Vinton County | Ohio | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 38.4 | 50.8 | 49.7 | 24% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 13.2 | 3.1 | 3.4 | 4.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.34 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 32% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 9.4% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 3.7× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.9% | 7.8% | 6.2% | 76% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 30.2% | 21.4% | 23.7% | 1.4× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 18.9% | 18.9% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 37.7% | 42.3% | 41.9% | 11% below the state |
| After dark | 17.0% | 25.8% | 24.8% | 34% below the state |
Compared with Ohio, Vinton County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Vinton County: 1 in 11 garbage-truck share of crashes is 9.4%, against 2.5% for Ohio.
Overview
Police reported 61 crashes involving commercial trucks in Vinton County since 2015: 23 people were injured and 7 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 76 days in fully reported years.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Madison Township, Vinton County since 2015; patterns below come from Vinton County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is May with 16.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 3.3%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 37.7% of truck crashes, vs 42.3% for Ohio.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out with 11.5% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.9% of truck crashes, compared with 7.8% in Ohio.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Madison since 2015: SR-93 (2) and CR-25 Wolf Hill Rd (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
6 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 9.8% share (Ohio: 2.5%).
Route planning tips for Madison Township, Vinton County fleets
- Plan May schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Vinton County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 30.2% of truck crashes here, more than Ohio; adjust start times where you can.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Vinton County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-93 | 2 |
| CR-25 Wolf Hill Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Vinton County) |
|---|---|
| US-50 | 25 |
| SR-93 | 9 |
| SR-32 | 4 |
| Cr 12 | 3 |
| SR-160 | 3 |
| SR-124 | 2 |
| SR-677 | 2 |
| SR-683 | 2 |
Madison Township, Vinton County at a glance
| Population | 543 |
| Land area | 24.4 sq mi |
| Density | 22 per sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Vinton 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 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 8 | +1025% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 5 | -31% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 5 | -10% | 0.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 1 a year in the 1990s and 5 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 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Madison Township, Vinton County
How many truck crashes happen in Madison Township, Vinton County?
61 truck crashes have been reported in Vinton County since 2015, with 7 deaths and 23 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in Madison Township, Vinton County?
Truck crashes in Vinton County peak in May, with 16.4% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Madison Township, Vinton County?
Since 2015, Vinton County has reported 6 garbage-truck crashes, or 9.8% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Madison Township, Vinton County compare with Ohio?
Per 100,000 residents, Vinton County has 38.4 truck crashes a year; Ohio has 50.8.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Madison Township, Vinton 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.