Grant Township, Greene County, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Grant Township, Greene County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Grant Township, Greene County and Greene County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Greene County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
5 of 202 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Greene County compares with Indiana
Greene County against Indiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Greene County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Greene County | Indiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 56.8 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 30% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.1 | 2.9 | 3.4 | 28% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.32 | 0.36 | 0.49 | 11% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.6% | 2.4% | 2.3% | 1.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 5.1% | 10.6% | 6.2% | 51% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.6% | 22.4% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.9% | 17.4% | 13.8% | 9% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 35.9% | 42.7% | 41.9% | 16% below the state |
| After dark | 34.9% | 32.0% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Compared with Indiana, Greene County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It runs above Indiana on garbage-truck share, morning rush (6–10 am) and after dark.
The headline for Greene County: October 13.9% of truck crashes happen in October, more than any other month.
Overview
Since 2015, 202 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Greene County. They injured 68 people and killed 6.
That averages about one truck crash every 21 days in fully reported years.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Grant Township, Greene County since 2015, this page uses Greene County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 13.9% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (1.5%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 35.9% of truck crashes, against 42.7% across Indiana.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 8.9% of truck crashes.
5.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 10.6% across Indiana.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-48W had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (2). It is followed by SR-159 (1), SR-54 (1) and SR-67 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
5 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.5% share (Indiana: 2.4%).
Route planning tips for Grant Township, Greene County fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use SR-48W, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Morning starts matter: 24.6% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Indiana.
- 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 Greene County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-48W | 2 |
| SR-159 | 1 |
| SR-54 | 1 |
| SR-67 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Greene County) |
|---|---|
| I-69 | 27 |
| US-231 | 10 |
| SR-54E | 10 |
| Cr1000W | 8 |
| I-69S | 6 |
| I-69N | 6 |
| Co Rd 1000 | 5 |
| SR-54 | 5 |
Grant Township, Greene County at a glance
| Population | 685 |
| Land area | 24.6 sq mi |
| Density | 28 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 47465) | $53,750 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Greene 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 | 7 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 15 | +124% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 16 | +12% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 18 | +9% | 0.6 |
In the 1990s about 7 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 18. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Grant Township, Greene County
How many truck accidents are there in Grant Township, Greene County?
202 truck crashes have been reported in Greene County since 2015, with 6 deaths and 68 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Grant Township, Greene County?
NHTSA data shows SR-48W with 2 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Grant since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Grant Township, Greene County?
October has the most truck crashes in Greene County, 13.9% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Grant Township, Greene County?
5 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Greene County since 2015, 2.5% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Grant Township, Greene County compared with Indiana?
The yearly rate is 56.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Greene County, vs 80.8 for Indiana.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Grant Township, Greene 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.