Wayne Township, Bartholomew County, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Wayne Township, Bartholomew County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Wayne 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 has lower values than Indiana for garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr and injuries per crash.
The headline for 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 Wayne Township, Bartholomew County since 2015, this page uses Bartholomew County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 10.5% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (6.4%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 37.6% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for 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
Within this area, I-65 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5). After it: I-65S (3), SR-46 (2) and SR-7 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 10 of the truck crashes here, or 1.1%, compared with 2.4% in Indiana.
Route planning tips for Wayne Township, Bartholomew County fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-65; 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
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 | 5 |
| I-65S | 3 |
| SR-46 | 2 |
| SR-7 | 2 |
| CR-760E | 1 |
| E State St | 1 |
| I- 65 | 1 |
| I-65N | 1 |
| SR-11S | 1 |
| US-31 | 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 |
Wayne Township, Bartholomew County at a glance
| Population | 3,839 |
| Land area | 48.9 sq mi |
| Density | 78 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 47247) | $55,179 |
| Median home value (ZIP 47247) | $138,893 |
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 crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.2 a year in 2016–19 and 2.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Wayne Township, Bartholomew County
How many truck accidents are there in Wayne Township, Bartholomew County?
Bartholomew County has had 920 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 374 people and killing 24.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Wayne Township, Bartholomew County?
NHTSA data shows I-65 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Wayne since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Wayne 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 Wayne Township, Bartholomew County?
Since 2015, Bartholomew County has reported 10 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.1% of its truck crashes.
How does Wayne Township, Bartholomew County compare with Indiana for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 93.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Bartholomew County, vs 80.8 for Indiana.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Wayne Township, Bartholomew County?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.