Fairfield Township, Franklin County, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Fairfield Township, Franklin County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Fairfield Township, Franklin County and Franklin County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Franklin County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
6 of 144 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Franklin County compares with Indiana
Franklin County against Indiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Franklin County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Franklin County | Indiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 51.9 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 36% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.3 | 2.9 | 3.4 | 1.8× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.30 | 0.36 | 0.49 | 17% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.5% | 2.4% | 2.3% | 1.9× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 5.3% | 10.6% | 6.2% | 50% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 17.4% | 22.4% | 23.7% | 22% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 23.5% | 17.4% | 13.8% | 1.4× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 36.4% | 42.7% | 41.9% | 15% below the state |
| After dark | 31.1% | 32.0% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Indiana, Franklin County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow.
Franklin County at a glance: 1 in 22 garbage-truck share of crashes is 4.5%, against 2.4% for Indiana.
Overview
Since 2015, 144 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Franklin County. They injured 49 people and killed 7.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 30 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Fairfield Township, Franklin County since 2015, this page uses Franklin County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
December has the most truck crashes, 11.8% of the yearly total, while January has the fewest (4.9%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 36.4% of truck crashes, against 42.7% across Indiana.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 10.4% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 5.3% of truck crashes, compared with 10.6% in Indiana.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Fairfield since 2015 were spread across roads: US-52 (2) and CR-350E (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 6 crashes, 4.2% of the total, against 2.4% across Indiana.
Route planning tips for Fairfield Township, Franklin County fleets
- Review driver schedules for December, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 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 Franklin County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-52 | 2 |
| CR-350E | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Franklin County) |
|---|---|
| US-52 | 30 |
| I-74 | 22 |
| US-52W | 6 |
| US-52E | 6 |
| I-74E | 4 |
| SR-46 | 3 |
| I-74W | 2 |
| Main | 2 |
Fairfield Township, Franklin County at a glance
| Population | 531 |
| Land area | 13.3 sq mi |
| Density | 40 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 47012) | $84,958 |
| Median home value (ZIP 47012) | $260,654 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Franklin 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 | — | 0.8 |
| 2000s | 9 | +93% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 9 | +5% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 12 | +29% | 1.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 5 a year in the 1990s and 12 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Fairfield Township, Franklin County
How common are truck crashes in Fairfield Township, Franklin County?
144 truck crashes have been reported in Franklin County since 2015, with 7 deaths and 49 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Fairfield Township, Franklin County?
The worst month is December: 11.8% of truck crashes in Franklin County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Fairfield Township, Franklin County?
Since 2015, Franklin County has reported 6 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.2% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Fairfield Township, Franklin County compare with Indiana?
Per 100,000 residents, Franklin County has 51.9 truck crashes a year; Indiana has 80.8.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Fairfield Township, Franklin 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.