Rock Creek Township, Carroll County, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Rock Creek Township, Carroll County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Rock Creek 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 |
Compared with Indiana, Carroll County is lower on 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).
Carroll County at a glance: 6.4 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Indiana: 2.9).
Overview
Since 2015, 124 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Carroll County. They injured 28 people and killed 7.
That averages about one truck crash every 36 days in fully reported years.
Rock Creek Township, Carroll County had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Carroll County numbers.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 11.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 3.2%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 39.1% of truck crashes, against 42.7% across Indiana.
By time of day, 7–8 am stands out with 9.7% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 7.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Indiana: 10.6%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Rock Creek is US-421, with 2 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come CR-1100 (1), SR-25N (1) and SR-29 (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 Rock Creek Township, Carroll County fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along US-421; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 24.6% 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 Carroll County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-421 | 2 |
| CR-1100 | 1 |
| SR-25N | 1 |
| SR-29 | 1 |
| US-24 | 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 |
Rock Creek Township, Carroll County at a glance
| Population | 470 |
| Land area | 13.5 sq mi |
| Density | 35 per sq mi |
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 |
In the 1990s about 4 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 10. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 Rock Creek Township, Carroll County
How many truck accidents are there in Rock Creek Township, Carroll County?
124 truck crashes have been reported in Carroll County since 2015, with 7 deaths and 28 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Rock Creek Township, Carroll County?
US-421 had 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Rock Creek since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Rock Creek Township, Carroll County?
The worst month is January: 11.3% of truck crashes in Carroll County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Rock Creek Township, Carroll County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 4 reported crashes in Carroll County since 2015 (3.2% of truck crashes).
How does Rock Creek Township, Carroll County compare with Indiana for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Carroll County has 48.2 truck crashes a year; Indiana has 80.8.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Rock Creek Township, Carroll 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.