Ohio Township, Bartholomew County, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Ohio Township, Bartholomew County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Ohio Township, Bartholomew County and Bartholomew County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Bartholomew County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
10 of 920 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Bartholomew County compares with Indiana
Bartholomew County against Indiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Bartholomew County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Bartholomew County | Indiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 93.5 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.8 | 2.9 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.41 | 0.36 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.1% | 2.4% | 2.3% | 51% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 6.7% | 10.6% | 6.2% | 37% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.1% | 22.4% | 23.7% | 14% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 18.4% | 17.4% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 37.6% | 42.7% | 41.9% | 12% below the state |
| After dark | 31.5% | 32.0% | 24.8% | same |
Bartholomew County sits below Indiana on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Indiana on crashes per 100k residents / yr and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Bartholomew County: 1 in 87 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 1.1%, vs 2.4% in Indiana.
Overview
Bartholomew County has recorded 920 truck crashes since 2015, with 374 people injured and 24 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 5 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Ohio Township, Bartholomew County since 2015, this page uses Bartholomew County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 10.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 6.4%.
November through March accounts for 37.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.7% in Indiana.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 am than at any other hour (8.5%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 6.7% of truck crashes, compared with 10.6% in Indiana.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Ohio is I-65, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by SR-46 (2), US-31 (2) and CR-LOWELL Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
10 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.1% share (Indiana: 2.4%).
Route planning tips for Ohio Township, Bartholomew County fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Bartholomew County.
- Look at alternatives to I-65 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Bartholomew County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-65 | 3 |
| SR-46 | 2 |
| US-31 | 2 |
| CR-LOWELL Rd | 1 |
| E State St | 1 |
| I- 65 | 1 |
| I-65N | 1 |
| I-65S | 1 |
| SR-11S | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Bartholomew County) |
|---|---|
| I-65 | 212 |
| I-65S | 122 |
| I-65N | 113 |
| US-31 | 35 |
| SR-46 | 27 |
| US-31S | 18 |
| US-31N | 17 |
| SR-46E | 14 |
Ohio Township, Bartholomew County at a glance
| Population | 1,828 |
| Land area | 19.8 sq mi |
| Density | 93 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 47201) | $83,958 |
| Median home value (ZIP 47201) | $225,054 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Bartholomew 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 | 19 | — | 2.1 |
| 2000s | 44 | +133% | 1.7 |
| 2010s | 63 | +44% | 1.4 |
| 2020s | 73 | +16% | 2.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 19 a year in the 1990s and 73 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.2 a year in 2016–19, 2.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Ohio Township, Bartholomew County
How many truck accidents are there in Ohio Township, Bartholomew County?
Since 2015, 920 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Bartholomew County (374 injured, 24 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Ohio Township, Bartholomew County?
I-65 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Ohio since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Ohio Township, Bartholomew County?
August has the most truck crashes in Bartholomew County, 10.5% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Ohio Township, Bartholomew County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 10 reported crashes in Bartholomew County since 2015 (1.1% of truck crashes).
How does Ohio Township, Bartholomew County compare with Indiana for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Bartholomew County has 93.5 truck crashes a year; Indiana has 80.8.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Ohio Township, Bartholomew 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.