Michigantown, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Michigantown: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Michigantown 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 |
Compared with Indiana, Clinton County is lower on garbage-truck share. It runs above Indiana on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Clinton County: 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 19 truck crashes reported in Michigantown 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.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 13.9% of truck crashes, compared with 10.6% in Indiana.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Michigantown since 2015: SR-26E (1), SR-26W (1), SR-285 (1) and US-421 (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 Michigantown fleets
- Build extra time into September routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 13.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Indiana; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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) |
|---|---|
| SR-26E | 1 |
| 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 |
Michigantown at a glance
| Population | 423 |
| Land area | 0.3 sq mi |
| Density | 1,561 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 46057) | $53,173 |
| Median home value (ZIP 46057) | $185,205 |
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. NHTSA counts 1.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Michigantown
How common are truck crashes in Michigantown?
Since 2015, 500 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Clinton County (204 injured, 17 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in Michigantown?
September has the most truck crashes in Clinton County, 11.2% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Michigantown?
Since 2015, Clinton County has reported 4 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.8% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Michigantown compare 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 Michigantown?
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.