Troy Township, Fountain County, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Troy Township, Fountain County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Troy 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.
Fountain County at a glance: 21.7% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 10.6% across Indiana.
Overview
Fountain County has recorded 159 truck crashes since 2015, with 54 people injured and 9 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 26 days in fully reported years.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Troy Township, Fountain County since 2015; patterns below come from Fountain County as a whole.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in February (11.9% of the year) and are lowest in September (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.
21.7% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 10.6% across Indiana.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-74 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). After it: SR-63 (2), Sr- 63 (2) and CR-STONE Bluff Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 2 crashes, 1.3% of the total, against 2.4% across Indiana.
Route planning tips for Troy Township, Fountain County fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Fountain County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-74; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- With 21.7% 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
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 Fountain County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-74 | 3 |
| SR-63 | 2 |
| Sr- 63 | 2 |
| CR-STONE Bluff Rd | 1 |
| I-74E | 1 |
| I-74W | 1 |
| US-136E | 1 |
| US-41 | 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 |
Troy Township, Fountain County at a glance
| Population | 3,796 |
| Land area | 43.9 sq mi |
| Density | 87 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 47932) | $59,811 |
| Median home value (ZIP 47932) | $180,997 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 5 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 13. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.0 a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Troy Township, Fountain County
How many truck accidents are there in Troy Township, Fountain County?
Since 2015, 159 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Fountain County (54 injured, 9 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Troy Township, Fountain County?
NHTSA data shows I-74 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Troy since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Troy Township, Fountain County?
The worst month is February: 11.9% of truck crashes in Fountain County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Troy Township, Fountain County?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Fountain County since 2015, 1.3% of all truck crashes.
How does Troy Township, Fountain County compare with Indiana for truck crashes?
Fountain County records 82.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 80.8 across Indiana.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Troy Township, Fountain County?
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.