Monroe Township, Grant County, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Monroe Township, Grant County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Monroe Township, Grant County and Grant County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Grant County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
14 of 780 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Grant County compares with Indiana
Grant County against Indiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Grant County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Grant County | Indiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 99.7 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.1 | 2.9 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.33 | 0.36 | 0.49 | 8% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.8% | 2.4% | 2.3% | 24% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 21.1% | 10.6% | 6.2% | 2.0× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.7% | 22.4% | 23.7% | 17% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 23.2% | 17.4% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 48.7% | 42.7% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 32.0% | 32.0% | 24.8% | same |
Grant County sits below Indiana on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
Monroe Township, Grant County at a glance: 2.7× yearly fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Monroe: 1.2 in 2016–19, 3.4 in 2020–24.
Overview
Police reported 780 crashes involving commercial trucks in Grant County since 2015: 247 people were injured and 30 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 6 days.
Monroe Township, Grant County had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Grant County numbers.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 13.5% of the yearly total, while June has the fewest (6.5%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 48.7% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Indiana.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 8.1% of truck crashes.
21.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 10.6% across Indiana.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Monroe is I-69, with 7 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by I-69S (2), SR-18 (2) and SR-18E (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 14 of the truck crashes here, or 1.8%, compared with 2.4% in Indiana.
Route planning tips for Monroe Township, Grant County fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-69 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- With 21.1% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Indiana), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 Grant County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-69 | 7 |
| I-69S | 2 |
| SR-18 | 2 |
| SR-18E | 2 |
| CR-100 | 1 |
| N Baldwin Ave | 1 |
| S Baldwin Ave | 1 |
| SR-22 | 1 |
| SR-37 | 1 |
| SR-37S | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Grant County) |
|---|---|
| I-69 | 236 |
| I-69S | 59 |
| I-69N | 46 |
| US-35 | 24 |
| SR-18E | 17 |
| SR-18 | 16 |
| SR-18W | 15 |
| SR-13 | 12 |
Monroe Township, Grant County at a glance
| Population | 1,651 |
| Land area | 35.5 sq mi |
| Density | 47 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 46933) | $56,786 |
| Median home value (ZIP 46933) | $122,599 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Grant 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 | 23 | — | 2.1 |
| 2000s | 38 | +66% | 1.2 |
| 2010s | 55 | +44% | 1.4 |
| 2020s | 71 | +30% | 3.4 |
In the 1990s about 23 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 71. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.2 a year in 2016–19, 3.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Monroe Township, Grant County
How many truck accidents are there in Monroe Township, Grant County?
780 truck crashes have been reported in Grant County since 2015, with 30 deaths and 247 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Monroe Township, Grant County?
I-69 had 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Monroe since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Monroe Township, Grant County?
January has the most truck crashes in Grant County, 13.5% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Monroe Township, Grant County?
Since 2015, Grant County has reported 14 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.8% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Monroe Township, Grant County compared with Indiana?
The yearly rate is 99.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Grant County, vs 80.8 for Indiana.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Monroe Township, Grant County?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.