Washington, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Washington: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Washington and Daviess County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Daviess County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0 of 242 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Daviess County compares with Indiana
Daviess County against Indiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Daviess County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Daviess County | Indiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 61.9 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 23% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.3 | 2.9 | 3.4 | 1.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.38 | 0.36 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 2.4% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.7% | 10.6% | 6.2% | 55% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.7% | 22.4% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.9% | 17.4% | 13.8% | 26% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.1% | 42.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 32.8% | 32.0% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Indiana, Daviess County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes and morning rush (6–10 am).
Daviess County at a glance: 0 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.0%, against 2.4% for Indiana.
Overview
Daviess County has recorded 242 truck crashes since 2015, with 95 people injured and 10 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 17 days.
With 136 truck crashes reported in Washington since 2015, this page uses Daviess County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 12.0% of the yearly total, while January has the fewest (4.5%).
November through March accounts for 40.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.7% in Indiana.
By time of day, 7–8 am stands out with 8.3% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 4.7% of truck crashes, compared with 10.6% in Indiana.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Washington happened on US-50 (3) and CR-W 600 N (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Daviess County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Washington fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 26.7% of truck crashes here, more than Indiana; adjust start times where you can.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Daviess County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-50 | 3 |
| CR-W 600 N | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Daviess County) |
|---|---|
| US-50 | 21 |
| I-69N | 14 |
| I-69 | 11 |
| US-50E | 11 |
| SR-57S | 10 |
| SR-57N | 9 |
| SR-57 | 9 |
| I-69S | 9 |
Washington at a glance
| Population | 12,881 |
| Land area | 6.7 sq mi |
| Density | 1,931 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 47501) | $62,982 |
| Median home value (ZIP 47501) | $174,290 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Daviess 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 | 13 | — | 1.6 |
| 2000s | 24 | +79% | 1.4 |
| 2010s | 23 | -5% | 0.9 |
| 2020s | 20 | -14% | 1.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 13 a year in the 1990s and 20 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Washington
How many truck crashes happen in Washington?
Since 2015, 242 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Daviess County (95 injured, 10 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in Washington?
Truck crashes in Daviess County peak in February, with 12.0% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Washington?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Daviess County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Washington compared with Indiana?
The yearly rate is 61.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Daviess County, vs 80.8 for Indiana.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Washington?
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.