Sugar Creek Township, Clinton County, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Sugar Creek Township, Clinton County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Sugar Creek 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 |
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.
What stands out in Clinton County: 1 in 115 crashes involve a garbage truck (4 since 2015), vs 2.4% across Indiana.
Overview
Clinton County has recorded 500 truck crashes since 2015, with 204 people injured and 17 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 9 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Sugar Creek Township, Clinton County since 2015; patterns below come from Clinton County as a whole.
When crashes happen
September has the most truck crashes, 11.2% of the yearly total, while July has the fewest (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.
Road surface: 13.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Indiana: 10.6%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-31 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). It is followed by CR-1100E (1), CR-850N (1) and SR-28 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 4 crashes, 0.8% of the total, against 2.4% across Indiana.
Route planning tips for Sugar Creek Township, Clinton County fleets
- Build extra time into September routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use US-31, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- With 13.9% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Indiana), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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) |
|---|---|
| US-31 | 4 |
| CR-1100E | 1 |
| CR-850N | 1 |
| SR-28 | 1 |
| SR-47 | 1 |
| Six Points Rd | 1 |
| US-31S | 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 |
Sugar Creek Township, Clinton County at a glance
| Population | 450 |
| Land area | 25.8 sq mi |
| Density | 17 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 46050) | $74,531 |
| Median home value (ZIP 46050) | $161,895 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 17 a year in the 1990s and 43 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Sugar Creek Township, Clinton County
How many truck crashes happen in Sugar Creek Township, Clinton County?
Since 2015, 500 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Clinton County (204 injured, 17 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Sugar Creek Township, Clinton County?
US-31 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Sugar Creek since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Sugar Creek Township, Clinton County?
The worst month is September: 11.2% of truck crashes in Clinton County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Sugar Creek Township, Clinton County?
Since 2015, Clinton County has reported 4 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.8% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Sugar Creek 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.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Sugar Creek Township, Clinton 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.