Center Township, Boone County, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Center Township, Boone County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Center Township, Boone County and Boone County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Boone County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
18 of 1,499 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Boone County compares with Indiana
Boone County against Indiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Boone County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Boone County | Indiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 161.6 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 2.0× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.0 | 2.9 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.34 | 0.36 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.2% | 2.4% | 2.3% | 49% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 9.8% | 10.6% | 6.2% | 7% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.5% | 22.4% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 19.5% | 17.4% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.1% | 42.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 41.4% | 32.0% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Compared with Indiana, Boone County is lower on garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for Center Township, Boone County: I-65 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Center: 6 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 1,499 crashes involving commercial trucks in Boone County since 2015: 515 people were injured and 44 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 3 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Center Township, Boone County since 2015, this page uses Boone County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 10.7% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (6.3%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 45.1% of truck crashes, against 42.7% across Indiana.
By time of day, 7–8 am stands out with 6.6% of truck crashes.
9.8% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 10.6% across Indiana.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Center is I-65, with 6 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come SR-32 (2), CR-850N (1) and I-65N (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 18 crashes, 1.2% of the total, against 2.4% across Indiana.
Route planning tips for Center Township, Boone County fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Boone County.
- Check whether your routes use I-65, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 24.5% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Indiana; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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 Boone County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-65 | 6 |
| SR-32 | 2 |
| CR-850N | 1 |
| I-65N | 1 |
| I-65S | 1 |
| Oak | 1 |
| SR-267 | 1 |
| SR-32W | 1 |
| SR-39 | 1 |
| SR-47 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Boone County) |
|---|---|
| I-65 | 277 |
| I-65N | 235 |
| I-65S | 192 |
| SR-32W | 35 |
| Perry Worth Rd | 31 |
| I-465 | 22 |
| I-865 | 22 |
| I-865W | 20 |
Center Township, Boone County at a glance
| Population | 19,763 |
| Land area | 65.3 sq mi |
| Density | 303 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 46052) | $68,930 |
| Median home value (ZIP 46052) | $220,215 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Boone 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 | 23 | — | 2.3 |
| 2000s | 56 | +144% | 2.8 |
| 2010s | 100 | +79% | 2.5 |
| 2020s | 146 | +46% | 2.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 23 a year in the 1990s and 146 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 1.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Center Township, Boone County
How many truck accidents are there in Center Township, Boone County?
Boone County has had 1,499 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 515 people and killing 44.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Center Township, Boone County?
Since 2015, I-65 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Center: 6.
When do most truck crashes happen in Center Township, Boone County?
Truck crashes in Boone County peak in February, with 10.7% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Center Township, Boone County?
Since 2015, Boone County has reported 18 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.2% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Center Township, Boone County compare with Indiana?
Per 100,000 residents, Boone County has 161.6 truck crashes a year; Indiana has 80.8.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Center Township, Boone 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.