White River Township, Hamilton County, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in White River Township, Hamilton County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in White River 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).
What stands out in White River Township, Hamilton County: SR-28 3 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of White River.
Overview
Hamilton County has recorded 1,496 truck crashes since 2015, with 473 people injured and 29 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 3 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in White River Township, Hamilton County since 2015, this page uses Hamilton County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in July (10.2% of the year) and are lowest in March (6.5%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 38.5% of truck crashes, against 42.7% across 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
SR-28 leads within 10 miles of White River with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-213 (2), CR-CAL Carson Rd (1) and Cr- Strawtown Ave (1).
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 White River Township, Hamilton County fleets
- Build extra time into July routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use SR-28, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at June schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- 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) |
|---|---|
| SR-28 | 3 |
| SR-213 | 2 |
| CR-CAL Carson Rd | 1 |
| Cr- Strawtown Ave | 1 |
| SR-19 | 1 |
| SR-37S | 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 |
White River Township, Hamilton County at a glance
| Population | 2,345 |
| Land area | 55.6 sq mi |
| Density | 42 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 46030) | $90,536 |
| Median home value (ZIP 46030) | $246,708 |
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 White River Township, Hamilton County
How many truck accidents are there in White River 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 White River Township, Hamilton County?
Since 2015, SR-28 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of White River: 3.
Which month has the most truck crashes in White River 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 White River Township, Hamilton County?
Since 2015, Hamilton County has reported 39 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.6% of its truck crashes.
How does White River 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.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in White River 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.