Fall Creek Township, Hamilton County, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Fall Creek Township, Hamilton County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Fall Creek 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 |
Hamilton County sits below Indiana 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 Fall Creek Township, Hamilton County: 1.8× yearly fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Fall Creek: 1.8 in 2016–19, 3.2 in 2020–24.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,496 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Hamilton County. They injured 473 people and killed 29.
That averages about one truck crash every 3 days in fully reported years.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Fall Creek Township, Hamilton County since 2015; patterns below come from Hamilton County as a whole.
When crashes happen
July has the most truck crashes, 10.2% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (6.5%).
November through March accounts for 38.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.7% in Indiana.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (8.6%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 5.4% of truck crashes, compared with 10.6% in Indiana.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-69 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (7). Next come I-465 (2), CR-300 (1) and Campus Pkwy (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
39 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.6% share (Indiana: 2.4%).
Their busiest month is June, with 21% of garbage-truck crashes.
They recorded 0.0 deaths per 100 crashes, against 2.1 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Fall Creek Township, Hamilton County fleets
- Build extra time into July routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-69; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-69 | 7 |
| I-465 | 2 |
| CR-300 | 1 |
| Campus Pkwy | 1 |
| Fallcreek Rd | 1 |
| I- 69 | 1 |
| I-69N | 1 |
| I-69S | 1 |
| Keystone Pkwy | 1 |
| Mu-116th St | 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 |
Fall Creek Township, Hamilton County at a glance
| Population | 74,564 |
| Land area | 33.7 sq mi |
| Density | 2,212 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 46037) | $141,810 |
| Median home value (ZIP 46037) | $430,624 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 45 a year in the 1990s and 122 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.5 a year in 2016–19, 2.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Fall Creek Township, Hamilton County
How many truck accidents are there in Fall Creek Township, Hamilton County?
1,496 truck crashes have been reported in Hamilton County since 2015, with 29 deaths and 473 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Fall Creek Township, Hamilton County?
NHTSA data shows I-69 with 7 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Fall Creek since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Fall Creek Township, Hamilton County?
Truck crashes in Hamilton County peak in July, with 10.2% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Fall Creek Township, Hamilton County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 39 reported crashes in Hamilton County since 2015 (2.6% of truck crashes).
How does Fall Creek Township, Hamilton County compare with Indiana for truck crashes?
Hamilton County records 33.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 80.8 across Indiana.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Fall Creek 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.