Johnson Township, Clinton County, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Johnson Township, Clinton County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Johnson 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.
Clinton County at a glance: 1 in 115 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.9%, against 2.4% for Indiana.
Overview
Since 2015, 500 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Clinton County. They injured 204 people and killed 17.
That averages about one truck crash every 9 days in fully reported years.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Johnson Township, Clinton County since 2015, this page uses Clinton County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is September with 11.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is July at 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.
13.9% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 10.6% across Indiana.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Johnson since 2015: CR-1100E (1), SR-26E (1), SR-26W (1), SR-28 (1) and US-31 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
4 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.8% share (Indiana: 2.4%).
Route planning tips for Johnson Township, Clinton County fleets
- Review driver schedules for September, the month with the most 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
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 Clinton County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-1100E | 1 |
| SR-26E | 1 |
| SR-26W | 1 |
| SR-28 | 1 |
| US-31 | 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 |
Johnson Township, Clinton County at a glance
| Population | 453 |
| Land area | 26.7 sq mi |
| Density | 17 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 46049) | $83,594 |
| Median home value (ZIP 46049) | $161,472 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 17 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 43. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Johnson Township, Clinton County
How many truck accidents are there in Johnson Township, Clinton County?
Since 2015, 500 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Clinton County (204 injured, 17 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Johnson Township, Clinton County?
Truck crashes in Clinton County peak in September, with 11.2% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Johnson 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 Johnson Township, Clinton County compared with Indiana?
The yearly rate is 127.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Clinton County, vs 80.8 for Indiana.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Johnson Township, Clinton 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.