Dick Johnson, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Dick Johnson: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Dick Johnson and Clay County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Clay County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
6 of 385 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Clay County compares with Indiana
Clay County against Indiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Clay County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Clay County | Indiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 126.8 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 1.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.9 | 2.9 | 3.4 | 2.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.30 | 0.36 | 0.49 | 17% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.8% | 2.4% | 2.3% | 24% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 14.6% | 10.6% | 6.2% | 1.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 17.6% | 22.4% | 23.7% | 21% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 20.0% | 17.4% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.0% | 42.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 31.6% | 32.0% | 24.8% | same |
Clay County has lower values than Indiana for injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Clay County: 6.9 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Indiana: 2.9).
Overview
Clay County has recorded 385 truck crashes since 2015, with 118 people injured and 23 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 11 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Dick Johnson since 2015; patterns below come from Clay County as a whole.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in July (12.5% of the year) and are lowest in September (4.4%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 43.0% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Indiana.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 am than at any other hour (14.0%).
Road surface: 14.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Indiana: 10.6%).
Where crashes happen
I-70 leads within 10 miles of Dick Johnson with 8 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come I-70E (2), I-70W (1) and Rio Grande Ave (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 6 of the truck crashes here, or 1.6%, compared with 2.4% in Indiana.
Route planning tips for Dick Johnson fleets
- Review driver schedules for July, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-70 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- With 14.6% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Indiana), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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.
Reporting was incomplete in 2023, so those years are greyed out and left out of rates and comparisons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Clay County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-70 | 8 |
| I-70E | 2 |
| I-70W | 1 |
| Rio Grande Ave | 1 |
| SR-59N | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Clay County) |
|---|---|
| I-70 | 178 |
| I-70 East | 19 |
| SR-59N | 16 |
| I-70E | 14 |
| I-70 West | 13 |
| I-70W | 13 |
| State Rd 59 | 11 |
| US-40E | 10 |
Dick Johnson at a glance
| Population | 1,329 |
| Land area | 21.5 sq mi |
| Density | 62 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 47834) | $68,578 |
| Median home value (ZIP 47834) | $147,146 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Clay 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 | 5 | — | 0.7 |
| 2000s | 21 | +351% | 0.9 |
| 2010s | 31 | +51% | 1.0 |
| 2020s | 36 | +16% | 1.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 5 to 36. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 1.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Dick Johnson
How many truck crashes happen in Dick Johnson?
Since 2015, 385 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Clay County (118 injured, 23 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Dick Johnson?
NHTSA data shows I-70 with 8 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Dick Johnson since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Dick Johnson?
The worst month is July: 12.5% of truck crashes in Clay County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Dick Johnson?
6 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Clay County since 2015, 1.6% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Dick Johnson compared with Indiana?
Clay County records 126.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 80.8 across Indiana.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Dick Johnson?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
Crash reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2023; those years are greyed out and left out of rates. 2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.