Center Township, Clinton County, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Center Township, Clinton County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Center Township, Clinton County and Clinton County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Clinton County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
4 of 500 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Clinton County compares with Indiana
Clinton County against Indiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Clinton County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Clinton County | Indiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 127.4 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 1.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.7 | 2.9 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.41 | 0.36 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.9% | 2.4% | 2.3% | 63% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 13.9% | 10.6% | 6.2% | 1.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.9% | 22.4% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 18.9% | 17.4% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.7% | 42.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 38.8% | 32.0% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Clinton County sits below Indiana on garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Clinton County: 1 in 115 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.9%, vs 2.4% in Indiana.
Overview
Clinton County has recorded 500 truck crashes since 2015, with 204 people injured and 17 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 9 days in fully reported years.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Center Township, Clinton County since 2015; patterns below come from Clinton County as a whole.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in September (11.2% of the year) and are lowest in July (6.4%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.7% of truck crashes, against 42.7% across Indiana.
The busiest hour is 12–1 am, with 9.8% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 13.9% of truck crashes, compared with 10.6% in Indiana.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-65 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). After it: SR-26W (1), SR-285 (1) and US-421 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 4 of the truck crashes here, or 0.8%, compared with 2.4% in Indiana.
Route planning tips for Center Township, Clinton County fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Clinton County.
- Look at alternatives to I-65 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 13.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Indiana; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Clinton County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-65 | 4 |
| SR-26W | 1 |
| SR-285 | 1 |
| US-421 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Clinton County) |
|---|---|
| I-65 | 179 |
| I-65S | 27 |
| I-65N | 24 |
| SR-28W | 22 |
| State Rd 28 | 17 |
| US-421 | 15 |
| SR-26W | 11 |
| SR-26E | 9 |
Center Township, Clinton County at a glance
| Population | 17,362 |
| Land area | 20.6 sq mi |
| Density | 842 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 46041) | $63,157 |
| Median home value (ZIP 46041) | $161,024 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Clinton 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 | 17 | — | 2.0 |
| 2000s | 34 | +95% | 2.0 |
| 2010s | 40 | +20% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 43 | +7% | 0.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 17 to 43. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Center Township, Clinton County
How common are truck crashes in Center Township, Clinton County?
Since 2015, 500 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Clinton County (204 injured, 17 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Center Township, Clinton County?
NHTSA data shows I-65 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Center since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Center Township, Clinton County?
The worst month is September: 11.2% of truck crashes in Clinton County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Center Township, Clinton County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 4 reported crashes in Clinton County since 2015 (0.8% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Center Township, Clinton County compared with Indiana?
Per 100,000 residents, Clinton County has 127.4 truck crashes a year; Indiana has 80.8.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Center Township, Clinton 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.