Union Township, Gibson County, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Union Township, Gibson County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Union 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 stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Union Township, Gibson County at a glance: I-64 2 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Union.
Overview
Police reported 444 crashes involving commercial trucks in Gibson County since 2015: 201 people were injured and 14 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 10 days in fully reported years.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Union Township, Gibson County since 2015; patterns below come from Gibson County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 13.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 5.4%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 33.2% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Indiana.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 8.3% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 4.1% of truck crashes, compared with 10.6% in Indiana.
Where crashes happen
I-64 leads within 10 miles of Union with 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: I-64W (1), SR-168 (1) and SR-168E (1).
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 Union Township, Gibson County fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Gibson County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-64; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Morning starts matter: 25.2% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Indiana.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Gibson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-64 | 2 |
| I-64W | 1 |
| SR-168 | 1 |
| SR-168E | 1 |
| SR-64 | 1 |
| SR-64W | 1 |
| SR-68 | 1 |
| US-41 | 1 |
| US-41N | 1 |
| US-41S | 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 |
Union Township, Gibson County at a glance
| Population | 4,346 |
| Land area | 50.3 sq mi |
| Density | 86 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 47648) | $65,000 |
| Median home value (ZIP 47648) | $210,031 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 17 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 33. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.8 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Union Township, Gibson County
How many truck accidents are there in Union Township, Gibson County?
Since 2015, 444 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Gibson County (201 injured, 14 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Union Township, Gibson County?
Since 2015, I-64 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Union: 2.
When do most truck crashes happen in Union 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 Union Township, Gibson County?
Since 2015, Gibson County has reported 9 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.0% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Union Township, Gibson County compare with Indiana?
The yearly rate is 113.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Gibson County, vs 80.8 for Indiana.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Union 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.