Clinton Township, Boone County, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Clinton Township, Boone County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Clinton 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 |
Boone County has lower values than Indiana for garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for Clinton Township, Boone County: I-65 6 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Clinton.
Overview
Police reported 1,499 crashes involving commercial trucks in Boone County since 2015: 515 people were injured and 44 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 3 days in fully reported years.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Clinton Township, Boone County since 2015, this page uses Boone County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in February (10.7% of the year) and are lowest in April (6.3%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 45.1% of truck crashes, against 42.7% across Indiana.
More truck crashes happen at 7–8 am than at any other hour (6.6%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 9.8% of truck crashes, compared with 10.6% in Indiana.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Clinton is I-65, with 6 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: CR-1100E (1), CR-850N (1) and SR-32 (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 Clinton Township, Boone County fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-65, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 24.5% of truck crashes here, more than Indiana; adjust start times where you can.
- 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 Boone County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-65 | 6 |
| CR-1100E | 1 |
| CR-850N | 1 |
| SR-32 | 1 |
| SR-32W | 1 |
| SR-47 | 1 |
| Sr- 52 | 1 |
| US-52 | 1 |
| US-52N | 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 |
Clinton Township, Boone County at a glance
| Population | 933 |
| Land area | 32.4 sq mi |
| Density | 29 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 46050) | $74,531 |
| Median home value (ZIP 46050) | $161,895 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 23 to 146. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 Clinton Township, Boone County
How many truck crashes happen in Clinton Township, Boone County?
Boone County has had 1,499 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 515 people and killing 44.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Clinton Township, Boone County?
Since 2015, I-65 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Clinton: 6.
When do most truck crashes happen in Clinton Township, Boone County?
Truck crashes in Boone County peak in February, with 10.7% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Clinton Township, Boone County?
Since 2015, Boone County has reported 18 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.2% of its truck crashes.
How does Clinton Township, Boone County compare with Indiana for truck crashes?
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 Clinton Township, Boone 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.