Perry Township, Boone County, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Perry Township, Boone County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Perry 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 sits below Indiana 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.
Perry Township, Boone County at a glance: I-65 deadliest road: 6 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Perry since 2015.
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 Perry 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%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 45.1% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Indiana.
The busiest hour is 7–8 am, with 6.6% of truck crashes.
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 Perry is I-65, with 6 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by SR-267 (2), SR-32 (2) and Georgetown Rd (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 Perry Township, Boone County fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Boone County.
- Look at alternatives to I-65 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 24.5% of truck crashes here, more than Indiana; adjust start times where you can.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Boone County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-65 | 6 |
| SR-267 | 2 |
| SR-32 | 2 |
| Georgetown Rd | 1 |
| I-465 | 1 |
| I-65N | 1 |
| I-65S | 1 |
| I-74E | 1 |
| Michigan Rd | 1 |
| Mu-71st | 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 |
Perry Township, Boone County at a glance
| Population | 1,124 |
| Land area | 7.2 sq mi |
| Density | 157 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 46077) | $177,679 |
| Median home value (ZIP 46077) | $579,522 |
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. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.8 a year in 2016–19, 2.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Perry Township, Boone County
How many truck crashes happen in Perry Township, Boone County?
Since 2015, 1,499 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Boone County (515 injured, 44 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Perry Township, Boone County?
I-65 had 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Perry since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Perry Township, Boone County?
February has the most truck crashes in Boone County, 10.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Perry 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 Perry Township, Boone County compare with Indiana?
Boone County records 161.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 80.8 across Indiana.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Perry 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.