Whitewater Township, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Whitewater Township: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Whitewater Township 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 |
Franklin County sits below Indiana on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in Franklin County: 1 in 22 crashes involve a garbage truck (6 since 2015), vs 2.4% across Indiana.
Overview
Police reported 144 crashes involving commercial trucks in Franklin County since 2015: 49 people were injured and 7 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 30 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Whitewater Township 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%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 36.4% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for 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
US-52 leads within 10 miles of Whitewater with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come I-74 (2), CR-14 Dry Fork Rd (1) and CR-29 Reily Millville Rd (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 Whitewater Township fleets
- Plan December schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Franklin County.
- Where you can, review stops along US-52; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 | 4 |
| I-74 | 2 |
| CR-14 Dry Fork Rd | 1 |
| CR-29 Reily Millville Rd | 1 |
| CR-HARRISON Brookville Rd | 1 |
| SR-1 | 1 |
| SR-126 | 1 |
| Sr- 1 | 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 |
Whitewater Township at a glance
| Population | 2,741 |
| Land area | 35.0 sq mi |
| Density | 78 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 47016) | $69,880 |
| Median home value (ZIP 47016) | $268,403 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 5 to 12. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Whitewater Township
How many truck accidents are there in Whitewater Township?
144 truck crashes have been reported in Franklin County since 2015, with 7 deaths and 49 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Whitewater Township?
US-52 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Whitewater since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Whitewater Township?
The worst month is December: 11.8% of truck crashes in Franklin County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Whitewater Township?
6 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Franklin County since 2015, 4.2% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Whitewater Township compare with Indiana?
Franklin County records 51.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 80.8 across Indiana.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Whitewater Township?
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.