York Township, Benton County, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in York Township, Benton County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in York 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
Benton County has recorded 117 truck crashes since 2015, with 38 people injured and 6 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 36 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in York Township, Benton County since 2015, this page uses Benton County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 17.1% of the yearly total, while September has the fewest (4.3%).
November through March accounts for 38.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.7% in Indiana.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 9.4% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 13.6% of truck crashes, compared with 10.6% in Indiana.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of York is US-24, with 2 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by CR-50 (1), US-41 (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 York Township, Benton County fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use US-24, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 13.6% of truck crashes here, more than Indiana; schedule winter checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Benton County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-24 | 2 |
| CR-50 | 1 |
| US-41 | 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 |
York Township, Benton County at a glance
| Population | 170 |
| Land area | 27.5 sq mi |
| Density | 6 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 47942) | $84,125 |
| Median home value (ZIP 47942) | $158,931 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 2 a year in the 1990s and 10 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about York Township, Benton County
How many truck crashes happen in York Township, Benton County?
Since 2015, 117 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Benton County (38 injured, 6 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in York Township, Benton County?
NHTSA data shows US-24 with 2 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of York since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in York Township, Benton County?
January has the most truck crashes in Benton County, 17.1% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in York Township, Benton County?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Benton County since 2015, 0.9% of all truck crashes.
How does York Township, Benton County compare with Indiana for truck crashes?
Benton County records 113.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 80.8 across Indiana.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in York 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.