Washington Township, Gibson County, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Washington Township, Gibson County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Washington 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 sits below Indiana on 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.
Washington Township, Gibson County at a glance: US-41 2 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Washington.
Overview
Gibson County has recorded 444 truck crashes since 2015, with 201 people injured and 14 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 10 days in fully reported years.
Washington 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.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 8.3% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 4.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Indiana: 10.6%).
Where crashes happen
US-41 leads within 10 miles of Washington with 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-64 (1), Sr- 64 (1) and US-41N (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
9 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.0% share (Indiana: 2.4%).
Route planning tips for Washington Township, Gibson County fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Gibson County.
- Check whether your routes use US-41, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 25.2% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Indiana; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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 Gibson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-41 | 2 |
| SR-64 | 1 |
| Sr- 64 | 1 |
| US-41N | 1 |
| US-41S | 1 |
| Us- 41 | 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 |
Washington Township, Gibson County at a glance
| Population | 732 |
| Land area | 36.5 sq mi |
| Density | 20 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 47640) | $67,500 |
| Median home value (ZIP 47640) | $134,745 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 17 a year in the 1990s and 33 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.8 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Washington Township, Gibson County
How many truck crashes happen in Washington Township, Gibson County?
Gibson County has had 444 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 201 people and killing 14.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Washington Township, Gibson County?
NHTSA data shows US-41 with 2 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Washington since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Washington Township, Gibson County?
The worst month is August: 13.5% of truck crashes in Gibson County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Washington 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 Washington 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.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Washington Township, Gibson 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.