Van Buren Township, Brown County, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Van Buren Township, Brown County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Van Buren Township, Brown County and Brown County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Brown County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
10 of 83 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Brown County compares with Indiana
Brown County against Indiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Brown County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Brown County | Indiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 45.9 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 43% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.1 | 2.9 | 3.4 | 1.8× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.34 | 0.36 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 11.4% | 2.4% | 2.3% | 4.8× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 10.1% | 10.6% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.8% | 22.4% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 19.0% | 17.4% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 31.6% | 42.7% | 41.9% | 26% below the state |
| After dark | 12.7% | 32.0% | 24.8% | 60% below the state |
Brown County sits below Indiana on crashes per 100k residents / yr, winter months (nov–mar) and after dark. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow.
Brown County at a glance: 1 in 9 garbage-truck share of crashes is 11.4%, against 2.4% for Indiana.
Overview
Since 2015, 83 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Brown County. They injured 30 people and killed 4.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 51 days.
Van Buren Township, Brown County had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Brown County numbers.
When crashes happen
The worst month is April with 14.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 2.4%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 31.6% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Indiana.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 12.0% of truck crashes.
10.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 10.6% across Indiana.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Van Buren since 2015: SR-46 (1) and SR-46W (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
10 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 12.0% share (Indiana: 2.4%).
Route planning tips for Van Buren Township, Brown County fleets
- Build extra time into April routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 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 Brown County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-46 | 1 |
| SR-46W | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Brown County) |
|---|---|
| State Rd 46 | 8 |
| SR-46W | 7 |
| SR-135 | 7 |
| SR-46 | 5 |
| State Road 46 | 3 |
| SR-135S | 3 |
| Becks Grove | 2 |
| Clay Lick | 2 |
Van Buren Township, Brown County at a glance
| Population | 1,946 |
| Land area | 87.2 sq mi |
| Density | 22 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 47235) | $73,963 |
| Median home value (ZIP 47235) | $240,648 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Brown 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 | 6 | +184% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 6 | -13% | 0.1 |
| 2020s | 9 | +58% | 0.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 2 to 9. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Van Buren Township, Brown County
How many truck crashes happen in Van Buren Township, Brown County?
Brown County has had 83 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 30 people and killing 4.
When do most truck crashes happen in Van Buren Township, Brown County?
The worst month is April: 14.5% of truck crashes in Brown County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Van Buren Township, Brown County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 10 reported crashes in Brown County since 2015 (12.0% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Van Buren Township, Brown County compared with Indiana?
Per 100,000 residents, Brown County has 45.9 truck crashes a year; Indiana has 80.8.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Van Buren Township, Brown 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.