Westfield Washington, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Westfield Washington: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Westfield Washington 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 runs above Indiana on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Westfield Washington: US-31 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Westfield Washington: 4 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 1,496 crashes involving commercial trucks in Hamilton County since 2015: 473 people were injured and 29 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 3 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Westfield Washington since 2015, this page uses Hamilton County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
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.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 8.6% of truck crashes.
5.4% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 10.6% across Indiana.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Westfield Washington is US-31, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: I-465E (2), CR-CAL Carson Rd (1) and Keystone Pkwy (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 39 of the truck crashes here, or 2.6%, compared with 2.4% in Indiana.
Their busiest month is June, with 21% of garbage-truck crashes.
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 0.0, vs 2.1 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for Westfield Washington fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Hamilton County.
- Look at alternatives to US-31 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in June; review collection routes for that month.
- Morning starts matter: 25.6% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Indiana.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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) |
|---|---|
| US-31 | 4 |
| I-465E | 2 |
| CR-CAL Carson Rd | 1 |
| Keystone Pkwy | 1 |
| Michigan Rd | 1 |
| SR-19 | 1 |
| SR-32 | 1 |
| Six Points Rd | 1 |
| US-31S | 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 |
Westfield Washington at a glance
| Population | 66,589 |
| Land area | 55.7 sq mi |
| Density | 1,195 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 46074) | $126,724 |
| Median home value (ZIP 46074) | $436,802 |
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 crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.5 a year in 2016–19 and 2.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Westfield Washington
How many truck crashes happen in Westfield Washington?
Since 2015, 1,496 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Hamilton County (473 injured, 29 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Westfield Washington?
US-31 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Westfield Washington since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Westfield Washington?
The worst month is July: 10.2% of truck crashes in Hamilton County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Westfield Washington?
Garbage trucks were involved in 39 reported crashes in Hamilton County since 2015 (2.6% of truck crashes).
How does Westfield Washington compare with Indiana for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 33.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Hamilton County, vs 80.8 for Indiana.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Westfield Washington?
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.