Clay Township, Hamilton County, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Clay Township, Hamilton County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Clay Township, Hamilton County and Hamilton County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Hamilton County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.1 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Hamilton County compares with Indiana
Hamilton County against Indiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Hamilton County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Hamilton County | Indiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 33.6 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 58% 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 | 5.4% | 10.6% | 6.2% | 49% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.6% | 22.4% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.3% | 17.4% | 13.8% | 29% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.5% | 42.7% | 41.9% | 10% below the state |
| After dark | 25.4% | 32.0% | 24.8% | 21% below the state |
Compared with Indiana, Hamilton County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It stands out for higher garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Clay Township, Hamilton County: I-70 8 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 15 miles of Clay.
Overview
Hamilton County has recorded 1,496 truck crashes since 2015, with 473 people injured and 29 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 3 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Clay Township, Hamilton County since 2015, this page uses Hamilton County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is July with 10.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 6.5%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 38.5% of truck crashes, against 42.7% across Indiana.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 8.6% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 5.4% of truck crashes, compared with 10.6% in Indiana.
Where crashes happen
I-70 leads within 15 miles of Clay with 8 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by I-465 (7), I-65 (5) and I-69 (4).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 39 crashes, 2.6% of the total, against 2.4% across Indiana.
Their busiest month is June, with 21% of garbage-truck crashes.
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 0.0 deaths compared with 2.1 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Clay Township, Hamilton County fleets
- Review driver schedules for July, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-70, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in June; review collection routes for that month.
- 25.6% 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 Hamilton County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 15 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-70 | 8 |
| I-465 | 7 |
| I-65 | 5 |
| I-69 | 4 |
| US-31 | 4 |
| I-65S | 3 |
| Harding St | 2 |
| I-465E | 2 |
| I-70E | 2 |
| 30th | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Hamilton County) |
|---|---|
| I-69 | 104 |
| US-31 | 102 |
| I-69S | 97 |
| I-69N | 80 |
| SR-37 | 46 |
| US-31S | 46 |
| SR-32 | 45 |
| US-31N | 37 |
Clay Township, Hamilton County at a glance
| Population | 102,914 |
| Land area | 49.1 sq mi |
| Density | 2,095 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 46032) | $132,085 |
| Median home value (ZIP 46032) | $496,418 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Hamilton 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 | 45 | — | 3.1 |
| 2000s | 107 | +136% | 2.3 |
| 2010s | 117 | +10% | 1.4 |
| 2020s | 122 | +4% | 2.4 |
In the 1990s about 45 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 122. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.5 a year in 2016–19, 2.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Clay Township, Hamilton County
How common are truck crashes in Clay Township, Hamilton County?
Hamilton County has had 1,496 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 473 people and killing 29.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Clay Township, Hamilton County?
NHTSA data shows I-70 with 8 fatal large-truck crashes within 15 miles of Clay since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Clay Township, Hamilton County?
July has the most truck crashes in Hamilton County, 10.2% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Clay Township, Hamilton County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 39 reported crashes in Hamilton County since 2015 (2.6% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Clay Township, Hamilton County compared with Indiana?
Hamilton County records 33.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 80.8 across Indiana.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Clay Township, Hamilton 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.