Oregon Township, Clark County, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Oregon Township, Clark County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Oregon Township, Clark County and Clark County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Clark County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.9 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Clark County compares with Indiana
Clark County against Indiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Clark County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Clark County | Indiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 84.7 | 80.8 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.9 | 2.9 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.35 | 0.36 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.4% | 2.4% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.0% | 10.6% | 6.2% | 62% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.0% | 22.4% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.9% | 17.4% | 13.8% | 20% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.0% | 42.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 30.9% | 32.0% | 24.8% | same |
Clark County sits below Indiana on on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in Oregon Township, Clark County: I-65 deadliest road: 3 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Oregon since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,289 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Clark County. They injured 441 people and killed 34.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 3 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Oregon Township, Clark County since 2015; patterns below come from Clark County as a whole.
When crashes happen
July has the most truck crashes, 9.8% of the yearly total, while June has the fewest (7.3%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.0% of truck crashes, against 42.7% across Indiana.
By time of day, 12–1 am stands out with 7.5% of truck crashes.
4.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 10.6% across Indiana.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-65 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). It is followed by SR-362W (1), SR-62E (1) and Sr- 62 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
29 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.2% share (Indiana: 2.4%).
Garbage-truck crashes peak in January (17% of them).
They recorded 0.0 deaths per 100 crashes, against 2.9 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Oregon Township, Clark County fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Clark County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-65; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at January schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- 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 Clark County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-65 | 3 |
| SR-362W | 1 |
| SR-62E | 1 |
| Sr- 62 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Clark County) |
|---|---|
| I-65 | 457 |
| I-65S | 54 |
| I-65N | 41 |
| US-31 | 37 |
| I-265 | 34 |
| SR-60 | 27 |
| SR-62 | 27 |
| SR-62E | 20 |
Oregon Township, Clark County at a glance
| Population | 1,819 |
| Land area | 31.1 sq mi |
| Density | 59 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 47141) | $108,523 |
| Median home value (ZIP 47141) | $210,443 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Clark 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 | 39 | — | 1.5 |
| 2000s | 79 | +104% | 1.5 |
| 2010s | 98 | +23% | 1.6 |
| 2020s | 108 | +10% | 2.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 39 a year in the 1990s and 108 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 2.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Oregon Township, Clark County
How many truck crashes happen in Oregon Township, Clark County?
1,289 truck crashes have been reported in Clark County since 2015, with 34 deaths and 441 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Oregon Township, Clark County?
I-65 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Oregon since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Oregon Township, Clark County?
July has the most truck crashes in Clark County, 9.8% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Oregon Township, Clark County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 29 reported crashes in Clark County since 2015 (2.2% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Oregon Township, Clark County compare with Indiana?
Per 100,000 residents, Clark County has 84.7 truck crashes a year; Indiana has 80.8.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Oregon Township, Clark County?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.