Union Township, Fulton County, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Union Township, Fulton County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Union 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 |
Fulton County sits below Indiana on crashes per 100k residents / yr and after dark. It runs above Indiana on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
Fulton County at a glance: February the month with the most truck crashes: 13.8% of the year's total.
Overview
Fulton County has recorded 145 truck crashes since 2015, with 60 people injured and 6 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 30 days.
Union 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.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 9.7% of truck crashes.
15.7% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 10.6% across Indiana.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Union happened on SR-14 (2) and US-31 (2); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 4 of the truck crashes here, or 2.8%, compared with 2.4% in Indiana.
Route planning tips for Union Township, Fulton County fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 32.8% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Indiana.
- 15.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Indiana; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Fulton County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-14 | 2 |
| US-31 | 2 |
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 |
Union Township, Fulton County at a glance
| Population | 1,249 |
| Land area | 40.6 sq mi |
| Density | 31 per sq mi |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 4 to 13. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Union Township, Fulton County
How common are truck crashes in Union Township, Fulton County?
Fulton County has had 145 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 60 people and killing 6.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Union 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 Union 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 do truck crashes in Union Township, Fulton County compare with Indiana?
The yearly rate is 60.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Fulton County, vs 80.8 for Indiana.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Union Township, Fulton 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.