Washington Township, Boone County, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Washington Township, Boone County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Washington 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. It runs above Indiana on crashes per 100k residents / yr, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in Washington Township, Boone County: I-65 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Washington: 6 since 2015.
Overview
Boone County has recorded 1,499 truck crashes since 2015, with 515 people injured and 44 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 3 days in fully reported years.
Washington Township, Boone County had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Boone County numbers.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 10.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 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.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 9.8% of truck crashes, compared with 10.6% in Indiana.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-65 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (6). After it: SR-32 (2), CR-850N (1) and SR-32W (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 18 of the truck crashes here, or 1.2%, compared with 2.4% in Indiana.
Route planning tips for Washington Township, Boone County fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-65; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 24.5% of truck crashes here, more than Indiana; adjust start times where you can.
- 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 |
| 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 |
Washington Township, Boone County at a glance
| Population | 1,436 |
| Land area | 35.5 sq mi |
| Density | 41 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 46071) | $85,000 |
| Median home value (ZIP 46071) | $239,722 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 23 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 146. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 Washington Township, Boone County
How many truck accidents are there in Washington Township, Boone County?
Since 2015, 1,499 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Boone County (515 injured, 44 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Washington Township, Boone County?
I-65 had 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Washington since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Washington 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 Washington 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 Washington Township, Boone County compare with Indiana?
The yearly rate is 161.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Boone County, vs 80.8 for Indiana.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Washington 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.