Washington Township, Carroll County, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Washington Township, Carroll County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Washington 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. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
Carroll County at a glance: 6.4 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 2.9 in Indiana.
Overview
Carroll County has recorded 124 truck crashes since 2015, with 28 people injured and 7 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 36 days in fully reported years.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Washington Township, Carroll County since 2015, this page uses Carroll County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 11.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 3.2%.
November through March accounts for 39.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.7% in Indiana.
More truck crashes happen at 7–8 am than at any other hour (9.7%).
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 Washington since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-29 (2), US-35 (2), CR-500 (1), SR-29N (1) and Sr- 29 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 4 of the truck crashes here, or 3.2%, compared with 2.4% in Indiana.
Route planning tips for Washington Township, Carroll County fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Morning starts matter: 24.6% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Indiana.
- 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) |
|---|---|
| SR-29 | 2 |
| US-35 | 2 |
| CR-500 | 1 |
| SR-29N | 1 |
| Sr- 29 | 1 |
| US-24 | 1 |
| US-35S | 1 |
| US-35W | 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 |
Washington Township, Carroll County at a glance
| Population | 567 |
| Land area | 29.8 sq mi |
| Density | 19 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 46917) | $61,643 |
| Median home value (ZIP 46917) | $146,678 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 4 to 10. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Washington Township, Carroll County
How many truck crashes happen in Washington Township, Carroll County?
Carroll County has had 124 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 28 people and killing 7.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Washington Township, Carroll County?
Truck crashes in Carroll County peak in January, with 11.3% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Washington Township, Carroll County?
Since 2015, Carroll County has reported 4 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.2% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Washington Township, Carroll County compare with Indiana?
Per 100,000 residents, Carroll County has 48.2 truck crashes a year; Indiana has 80.8.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Washington 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.