Taylor Township, Greene County, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Taylor Township, Greene County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Taylor 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 |
Greene County sits below Indiana on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share, morning rush (6–10 am) and after dark.
Greene County at a glance: October worst month: 13.9% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Since 2015, 202 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Greene County. They injured 68 people and killed 6.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 21 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Taylor Township, Greene County since 2015, this page uses Greene County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 13.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 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.
Road surface: 5.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Indiana: 10.6%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Taylor happened on US-231 (3) and I-69S (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 5 crashes, 2.5% of the total, against 2.4% across Indiana.
Route planning tips for Taylor Township, Greene County fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Greene County.
- 24.6% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Indiana; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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 Greene County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-231 | 3 |
| I-69S | 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 |
Taylor Township, Greene County at a glance
| Population | 1,123 |
| Land area | 42.3 sq mi |
| Density | 27 per sq mi |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 7 a year in the 1990s and 18 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Taylor Township, Greene County
How many truck crashes happen in Taylor Township, Greene County?
Greene County has had 202 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 68 people and killing 6.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Taylor Township, Greene County?
The worst month is October: 13.9% of truck crashes in Greene County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Taylor Township, Greene County?
5 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Greene County since 2015, 2.5% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Taylor Township, Greene County compare 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 Taylor Township, Greene 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.