Madison County, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Madison County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
2 of 432 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Madison County compares with Texas
Madison County against Texas 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 | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 271.2 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 4.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.5 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.61 | 0.58 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.5% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 56% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.5% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 12% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 15.9% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 30% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.4% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 16% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.9% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 35.5% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Madison County sits below Texas on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and after dark.
What stands out in Madison County: 1 in 208 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.5%, against 1.1% for Texas.
Overview
Since 2015, 432 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Madison County. They injured 260 people and killed 27.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 10 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in July (11.1% of the year) and are lowest in December (5.6%).
November through March accounts for 38.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Texas.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 11.3% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.5% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
I-45 leads in Madison County with 8 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: SR-21 (3), US-190 (3) and CR-GREENBRIAR Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 2 crashes, 0.5% of the total, against 1.1% across Texas.
Route planning tips for Madison County fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Madison County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-45; 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 Madison County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Madison County) |
|---|---|
| I-45 | 8 |
| SR-21 | 3 |
| US-190 | 3 |
| CR-GREENBRIAR Rd | 1 |
| Fm 247 | 1 |
| Fm 39 | 1 |
| SR-75 | 1 |
| SR-90 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Madison County) |
|---|---|
| I-45 | 23 |
| US-190 | 5 |
| N 100 May St | 4 |
| E 1600 Main St | 2 |
| E 3300 Main St | 2 |
| E 400 Main St | 2 |
| E 4700 Tx 21 | 2 |
| Fm 39 | 2 |
Madison County at a glance
| Population | 13,877 |
| Land area | 466.1 sq mi |
| Density | 30 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $75,319 |
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 | 21 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 20 | -5% | 1.1 |
| 2010s | 33 | +67% | 2.4 |
| 2020s | 40 | +20% | 1.4 |
In the 1990s about 21 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 40. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.5 a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Madison County
ZIP codes in Madison County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Madison County
How many truck accidents are there in Madison County?
432 truck crashes have been reported in Madison County since 2015, with 27 deaths and 260 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Madison County?
NHTSA data shows I-45 with 8 fatal large-truck crashes in Madison County since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Madison County?
July has the most truck crashes in Madison County, 11.1% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Madison County?
Since 2015, Madison County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.5% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Madison County compared with Texas?
The yearly rate is 271.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Madison County, vs 62.9 for Texas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Madison County?
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.