Henry Township, Fulton County, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Henry Township, Fulton County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Henry Township, Fulton County and Fulton County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Fulton County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
4 of 145 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Fulton County compares with Indiana
Fulton County against Indiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Fulton County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Fulton County | Indiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 60.9 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 25% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.5 | 2.9 | 3.4 | 1.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.40 | 0.36 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.0% | 2.4% | 2.3% | 1.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 15.7% | 10.6% | 6.2% | 1.5× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 32.8% | 22.4% | 23.7% | 1.5× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 20.9% | 17.4% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 47.0% | 42.7% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 28.4% | 32.0% | 24.8% | 11% below the state |
Compared with Indiana, Fulton County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr and after dark. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Fulton County: February 13.8% of truck crashes happen in February, more than any other month.
Overview
Fulton County has recorded 145 truck crashes since 2015, with 60 people injured and 6 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 30 days.
Henry Township, Fulton County had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Fulton County numbers.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 13.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 2.8%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 47.0% of truck crashes, against 42.7% across Indiana.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (9.7%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 15.7% of truck crashes, compared with 10.6% in Indiana.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-15S had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (2). After it: CR-1200N (1), CR-700 S (1) and SR-114 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
4 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.8% share (Indiana: 2.4%).
Route planning tips for Henry Township, Fulton County fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Fulton County.
- Check whether your routes use SR-15S, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Morning starts matter: 32.8% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Indiana.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 15.7% of truck crashes here, more than Indiana; schedule winter checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Fulton County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-15S | 2 |
| CR-1200N | 1 |
| CR-700 S | 1 |
| SR-114 | 1 |
| US-31 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Fulton County) |
|---|---|
| US-31 | 35 |
| US-31N | 13 |
| US-31S | 5 |
| SR-14E | 5 |
| Old Us 31 | 4 |
| SR-14 | 4 |
| SR-25S | 4 |
| State Road 25 | 3 |
Henry Township, Fulton County at a glance
| Population | 2,989 |
| Land area | 46.5 sq mi |
| Density | 64 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 46910) | $69,226 |
| Median home value (ZIP 46910) | $201,879 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Fulton 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 | 4 | — | 1.0 |
| 2000s | 10 | +183% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 10 | +3% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 13 | +27% | 1.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 4 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 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Henry Township, Fulton County
How many truck accidents are there in Henry Township, Fulton County?
Since 2015, 145 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Fulton County (60 injured, 6 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Henry Township, Fulton County?
Since 2015, SR-15S has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Henry: 2.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Henry Township, Fulton County?
The worst month is February: 13.8% of truck crashes in Fulton County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Henry Township, Fulton County?
4 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Fulton County since 2015, 2.8% of all truck crashes.
How does Henry Township, Fulton County compare with Indiana for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 60.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Fulton County, vs 80.8 for Indiana.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Henry Township, Fulton County?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.