Clay Township, Carroll County, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Clay Township, Carroll County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Clay Township, Carroll County and Carroll County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Carroll County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
4 of 124 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Carroll County compares with Indiana
Carroll County against Indiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Carroll County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Carroll County | Indiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 48.2 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 40% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.4 | 2.9 | 3.4 | 2.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.22 | 0.36 | 0.49 | 39% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.6% | 2.4% | 2.3% | 1.5× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 7.3% | 10.6% | 6.2% | 31% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.6% | 22.4% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.2% | 17.4% | 13.8% | 53% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.1% | 42.7% | 41.9% | 8% below the state |
| After dark | 26.4% | 32.0% | 24.8% | 18% below the state |
Carroll County has lower values than Indiana for crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Carroll County: 6.4 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Indiana: 2.9).
Overview
Carroll County has recorded 124 truck crashes since 2015, with 28 people injured and 7 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 36 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Clay Township, Carroll County since 2015, this page uses Carroll County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (11.3% of the year) and are lowest in December (3.2%).
November through March accounts for 39.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.7% in Indiana.
The busiest hour is 7–8 am, with 9.7% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 7.3% of truck crashes, compared with 10.6% in Indiana.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Clay since 2015 were spread across roads: CR-WYANDOTTE Rd (1), I-65 (1), I-65S (1), Mccarty Lane (1) and SR-25 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 4 crashes, 3.2% of the total, against 2.4% across Indiana.
Route planning tips for Clay Township, Carroll County fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 24.6% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Indiana; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Carroll County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-WYANDOTTE Rd | 1 |
| I-65 | 1 |
| I-65S | 1 |
| Mccarty Lane | 1 |
| SR-25 | 1 |
| SR-25N | 1 |
| SR-26E | 1 |
| SR-26W | 1 |
| US-421 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Carroll County) |
|---|---|
| US-421 | 14 |
| US-421S | 7 |
| Hoosier Heartland Hwy | 7 |
| US-421N | 6 |
| State Rd 29 | 5 |
| SR-25N | 5 |
| SR-25 | 5 |
| SR-18 | 5 |
Clay Township, Carroll County at a glance
| Population | 1,285 |
| Land area | 20.8 sq mi |
| Density | 62 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 46065) | $80,104 |
| Median home value (ZIP 46065) | $217,317 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Carroll 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 | 4 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 10 | +188% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 10 | -4% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 10 | +6% | 0.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 4 a year in the 1990s and 10 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Clay Township, Carroll County
How many truck crashes happen in Clay Township, Carroll County?
124 truck crashes have been reported in Carroll County since 2015, with 7 deaths and 28 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in Clay Township, Carroll County?
The worst month is January: 11.3% of truck crashes in Carroll County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Clay Township, Carroll County?
Since 2015, Carroll County has reported 4 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.2% of its truck crashes.
How does Clay Township, Carroll County compare with Indiana for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 48.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Carroll County, vs 80.8 for Indiana.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Clay Township, Carroll County?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.