Washington Township, Greene County, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Washington Township, Greene County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Washington 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. It runs above Indiana on garbage-truck share, morning rush (6–10 am) and after dark.
Greene County at a glance: October the month with the most truck crashes: 13.9% of the year's total.
Overview
Police reported 202 crashes involving commercial trucks in Greene County since 2015: 68 people were injured and 6 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 21 days in fully reported years.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Washington 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%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 35.9% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for 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 Washington happened on I-69S (1), SR-54 (1) and US-231 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 5 of the truck crashes here, or 2.5%, compared with 2.4% in Indiana.
Route planning tips for Washington Township, Greene County fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 24.6% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Indiana; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
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) |
|---|---|
| I-69S | 1 |
| SR-54 | 1 |
| US-231 | 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 |
Washington Township, Greene County at a glance
| Population | 1,011 |
| Land area | 42.5 sq mi |
| Density | 24 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 47443) | $58,274 |
| Median home value (ZIP 47443) | $105,970 |
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 Washington Township, Greene County
How common are truck crashes in Washington Township, Greene County?
Since 2015, 202 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Greene County (68 injured, 6 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Washington Township, Greene County?
Truck crashes in Greene County peak in October, with 13.9% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Washington Township, Greene County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 5 reported crashes in Greene County since 2015 (2.5% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Washington Township, Greene County compared with Indiana?
Per 100,000 residents, Greene County has 56.8 truck crashes a year; Indiana has 80.8.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Washington 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.