Montgomery Township, Gibson County, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Montgomery Township, Gibson County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Montgomery Township, Gibson County and Gibson County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Gibson County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
9 of 444 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Gibson County compares with Indiana
Gibson County against Indiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Gibson County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Gibson County | Indiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 113.6 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 1.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.4 | 2.9 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.46 | 0.36 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.5% | 2.4% | 2.3% | 38% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.1% | 10.6% | 6.2% | 61% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.2% | 22.4% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.1% | 17.4% | 13.8% | 36% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 33.2% | 42.7% | 41.9% | 22% below the state |
| After dark | 26.9% | 32.0% | 24.8% | 16% below the state |
Gibson County has lower values than Indiana for garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Indiana on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Gibson County: August the month with the most truck crashes: 13.5% of the year's total.
Overview
Police reported 444 crashes involving commercial trucks in Gibson County since 2015: 201 people were injured and 14 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 10 days.
Montgomery Township, Gibson County had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Gibson County numbers.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 13.5% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (5.4%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 33.2% of truck crashes, against 42.7% across Indiana.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (8.3%).
Road surface: 4.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Indiana: 10.6%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Montgomery since 2015: SR-15 (1), SR-168 (1), SR-64 (1), SR-64W (1) and US-41 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 9 crashes, 2.0% of the total, against 2.4% across Indiana.
Route planning tips for Montgomery Township, Gibson County fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 25.2% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Indiana; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Gibson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-15 | 1 |
| SR-168 | 1 |
| SR-64 | 1 |
| SR-64W | 1 |
| US-41 | 1 |
| US-41N | 1 |
| US-41S | 1 |
| Us- 41 N | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Gibson County) |
|---|---|
| US-41 | 69 |
| US-41S | 39 |
| US-41N | 33 |
| SR-64W | 22 |
| I-64 | 20 |
| SR-64E | 11 |
| I-69 | 11 |
| I-69S | 10 |
Montgomery Township, Gibson County at a glance
| Population | 4,036 |
| Land area | 91.7 sq mi |
| Density | 44 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 47665) | $68,625 |
| Median home value (ZIP 47665) | $197,323 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Gibson 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 | 17 | — | 1.3 |
| 2000s | 40 | +132% | 2.2 |
| 2010s | 39 | -2% | 1.4 |
| 2020s | 33 | -16% | 0.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 17 to 33. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 1.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Montgomery Township, Gibson County
How many truck crashes happen in Montgomery Township, Gibson County?
Since 2015, 444 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Gibson County (201 injured, 14 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Montgomery Township, Gibson County?
August has the most truck crashes in Gibson County, 13.5% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Montgomery Township, Gibson County?
9 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Gibson County since 2015, 2.0% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Montgomery Township, Gibson County compared with Indiana?
The yearly rate is 113.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Gibson County, vs 80.8 for Indiana.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Montgomery Township, Gibson 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.