York Township, Dearborn County, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in York Township, Dearborn County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in York Township, Dearborn County and Dearborn County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Dearborn County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
18 of 444 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Dearborn County compares with Indiana
Dearborn County against Indiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Dearborn County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Dearborn County | Indiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 78.4 | 80.8 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.0 | 2.9 | 3.4 | 31% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.56 | 0.36 | 0.49 | 1.6× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.5% | 2.4% | 2.3% | 1.9× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 12.2% | 10.6% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.3% | 22.4% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 19.4% | 17.4% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 46.7% | 42.7% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 27.1% | 32.0% | 24.8% | 15% below the state |
Dearborn County sits below Indiana on deaths per 100 crashes and after dark. It runs above Indiana on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
Dearborn County at a glance: 1 in 22 garbage-truck share of crashes is 4.5%, against 2.4% for Indiana.
Overview
Dearborn County has recorded 444 truck crashes since 2015, with 239 people injured and 11 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 9 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in York Township, Dearborn County since 2015, this page uses Dearborn County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (13.5% of the year) and are lowest in May (6.5%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 46.7% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Indiana.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 8.6% of truck crashes.
12.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 10.6% across Indiana.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of York is I-275, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: I-74 (2), SR-1 (2) and CR-HARRISON Brookville Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 18 of the truck crashes here, or 4.1%, compared with 2.4% in Indiana.
Route planning tips for York Township, Dearborn County fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Dearborn County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-275; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Morning starts matter: 26.3% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Indiana.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 12.2% of truck crashes here, more than Indiana; schedule winter checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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.
Crash reporting for 2021 is incomplete; those years are shown in grey and not used for rates.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Dearborn County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-275 | 3 |
| I-74 | 2 |
| SR-1 | 2 |
| CR-HARRISON Brookville Rd | 1 |
| I-275S | 1 |
| SR-350 | 1 |
| SR-48E | 1 |
| Sr- 1 | 1 |
| US-50 | 1 |
| Us- 50 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Dearborn County) |
|---|---|
| I-74 | 74 |
| US-50 | 34 |
| US-50E | 34 |
| I-74W | 28 |
| US-50W | 21 |
| I-74E | 17 |
| I-275N | 14 |
| I-275 | 13 |
York Township, Dearborn County at a glance
| Population | 1,139 |
| Land area | 18.6 sq mi |
| Density | 61 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 47022) | $93,633 |
| Median home value (ZIP 47022) | $284,428 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Dearborn 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 | 19 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 33 | +73% | 1.1 |
| 2010s | 40 | +24% | 1.1 |
| 2020s | 37 | -9% | 0.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 19 a year in the 1990s and 37 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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 York Township, Dearborn County
How common are truck crashes in York Township, Dearborn County?
Since 2015, 444 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Dearborn County (239 injured, 11 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in York Township, Dearborn County?
I-275 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of York since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in York Township, Dearborn County?
Truck crashes in Dearborn County peak in January, with 13.5% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in York Township, Dearborn County?
18 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Dearborn County since 2015, 4.1% of all truck crashes.
How does York Township, Dearborn County compare with Indiana for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Dearborn County has 78.4 truck crashes a year; Indiana has 80.8.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in York Township, Dearborn County?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
Crash reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2021; those years are greyed out and left out of rates. 2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.