Grant Township, Benton County, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Grant Township, Benton County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Grant Township, Benton County and Benton County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Benton County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
1 of 117 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Benton County compares with Indiana
Benton County against Indiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Benton County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Benton County | Indiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 113.0 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 1.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.5 | 2.9 | 3.4 | 1.9× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.35 | 0.36 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.9% | 2.4% | 2.3% | 61% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 13.6% | 10.6% | 6.2% | 1.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.8% | 22.4% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.6% | 17.4% | 13.8% | 22% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.2% | 42.7% | 41.9% | 11% below the state |
| After dark | 32.7% | 32.0% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Indiana, Benton County is lower on garbage-truck share, in rain, sleet or snow and winter months (nov–mar). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Benton County: January 17.1% of truck crashes happen in January, more than any other month.
Overview
Since 2015, 117 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Benton County. They injured 38 people and killed 6.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 36 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Grant Township, Benton County since 2015; patterns below come from Benton County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 17.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is September at 4.3%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 38.2% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Indiana.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (9.4%).
Road surface: 13.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Indiana: 10.6%).
Where crashes happen
US-41 leads within 10 miles of Grant with 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-18 (1), US-52W (1) and Us- 41 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.9% share (Indiana: 2.4%).
Route planning tips for Grant Township, Benton County fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along US-41; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- With 13.6% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Indiana), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Benton County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-41 | 2 |
| SR-18 | 1 |
| US-52W | 1 |
| Us- 41 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Benton County) |
|---|---|
| US-41 | 16 |
| US-41N | 16 |
| US-41S | 14 |
| US-52W | 5 |
| US-52E | 5 |
| SR-18E | 4 |
| US-52 | 4 |
| Cr-154 | 2 |
Grant Township, Benton County at a glance
| Population | 1,091 |
| Land area | 35.9 sq mi |
| Density | 30 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 47921) | $100,455 |
| Median home value (ZIP 47921) | $185,606 |
Historical data: truck crashes in Benton 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 | 2 | — | 0.1 |
| 2000s | 9 | +408% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 9 | +6% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 10 | +9% | 0.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 2 to 10. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Grant Township, Benton County
How many truck accidents are there in Grant Township, Benton County?
Benton County has had 117 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 38 people and killing 6.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Grant Township, Benton County?
NHTSA data shows US-41 with 2 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Grant since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Grant Township, Benton County?
Truck crashes in Benton County peak in January, with 17.1% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Grant Township, Benton County?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Benton County since 2015, 0.9% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Grant Township, Benton County compared with Indiana?
Per 100,000 residents, Benton County has 113.0 truck crashes a year; Indiana has 80.8.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Grant Township, Benton 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.