Davis Township, Fountain County, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Davis Township, Fountain County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Davis Township, Fountain County and Fountain County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Fountain County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
2 of 159 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Fountain County compares with Indiana
Fountain County against Indiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Fountain County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Fountain County | Indiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 82.1 | 80.8 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.9 | 2.9 | 3.4 | 2.0× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.33 | 0.36 | 0.49 | 8% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.3% | 2.4% | 2.3% | 44% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 21.7% | 10.6% | 6.2% | 2.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.0% | 22.4% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 25.7% | 17.4% | 13.8% | 1.5× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 55.3% | 42.7% | 41.9% | 1.3× the state |
| After dark | 36.2% | 32.0% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Fountain County has lower values than Indiana for injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It runs above Indiana on deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in Fountain County: 21.7% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Indiana: 10.6%).
Overview
Since 2015, 159 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Fountain County. They injured 54 people and killed 9.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 26 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Davis Township, Fountain County since 2015, this page uses Fountain County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 11.9% of the yearly total, while September has the fewest (4.4%).
November through March accounts for 55.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.7% in Indiana.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 8.8% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 21.7% of truck crashes, compared with 10.6% in Indiana.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Davis since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-25 (1) and SR-25S (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.3% share (Indiana: 2.4%).
Route planning tips for Davis Township, Fountain County fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Fountain County.
- With 21.7% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Indiana), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Fountain County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-25 | 1 |
| SR-25S | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Fountain County) |
|---|---|
| I-74 | 42 |
| I-74E | 24 |
| I-74W | 22 |
| US-41 | 10 |
| US-41S | 7 |
| US-41N | 5 |
| SR-32E | 3 |
| SR-28E | 3 |
Davis Township, Fountain County at a glance
| Population | 574 |
| Land area | 23.6 sq mi |
| Density | 24 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 47992) | $125,526 |
| Median home value (ZIP 47992) | $233,095 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Fountain 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 | 5 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 9 | +58% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 13 | +56% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 13 | -5% | 1.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 5 a year in the 1990s and 13 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 1.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Davis Township, Fountain County
How many truck crashes happen in Davis Township, Fountain County?
Fountain County has had 159 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 54 people and killing 9.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Davis Township, Fountain County?
Truck crashes in Fountain County peak in February, with 11.9% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Davis Township, Fountain County?
Since 2015, Fountain County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.3% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Davis Township, Fountain County compared with Indiana?
The yearly rate is 82.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Fountain County, vs 80.8 for Indiana.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Davis Township, Fountain County?
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.