Blue River Township, Hancock County, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Blue River Township, Hancock County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Blue River Township, Hancock County and Hancock County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Hancock 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 2.4 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Hancock County compares with Indiana
Hancock County against Indiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Hancock County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Hancock County | Indiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 114.6 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 1.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.4 | 2.9 | 3.4 | 17% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.38 | 0.36 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.9% | 2.4% | 2.3% | 1.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 8.2% | 10.6% | 6.2% | 22% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.5% | 22.4% | 23.7% | 13% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 16.2% | 17.4% | 13.8% | 7% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 37.2% | 42.7% | 41.9% | 13% below the state |
| After dark | 32.3% | 32.0% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Indiana, Hancock County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr and garbage-truck share.
Blue River Township, Hancock County at a glance: I-70 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Blue River: 6 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 1,200 crashes involving commercial trucks in Hancock County since 2015: 449 people were injured and 28 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 4 days in fully reported years.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Blue River Township, Hancock County since 2015; patterns below come from Hancock County as a whole.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in August (11.2% of the year) and are lowest in March (6.0%).
November through March accounts for 37.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.7% in Indiana.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 7.4% of truck crashes.
8.2% 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 Blue River is I-70, with 6 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: I-70E (2), US-40 (2) and CR-200W (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 33 crashes, 2.8% of the total, against 2.4% across Indiana.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in June (21% of them).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 0.0 deaths compared with 2.4 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Blue River Township, Hancock County fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Hancock County.
- Look at alternatives to I-70 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in June; review collection routes for that month.
- 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 Hancock County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-70 | 6 |
| I-70E | 2 |
| US-40 | 2 |
| CR-200W | 1 |
| CR-600 | 1 |
| SR-9 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Hancock County) |
|---|---|
| I-70 | 347 |
| I-70E | 114 |
| I-70W | 102 |
| Cr600W | 29 |
| SR-9 | 28 |
| US-40 | 26 |
| SR-9N | 23 |
| Cr300N | 14 |
Blue River Township, Hancock County at a glance
| Population | 1,470 |
| Land area | 29.7 sq mi |
| Density | 49 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 46161) | $78,603 |
| Median home value (ZIP 46161) | $220,326 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Hancock 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 | 24 | — | 1.8 |
| 2000s | 51 | +117% | 1.9 |
| 2010s | 66 | +30% | 1.2 |
| 2020s | 127 | +90% | 1.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 24 to 127. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.8 a year in 2016–19 and 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Blue River Township, Hancock County
How common are truck crashes in Blue River Township, Hancock County?
Since 2015, 1,200 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Hancock County (449 injured, 28 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Blue River Township, Hancock County?
NHTSA data shows I-70 with 6 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Blue River since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Blue River Township, Hancock County?
Truck crashes in Hancock County peak in August, with 11.2% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Blue River Township, Hancock County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 33 reported crashes in Hancock County since 2015 (2.8% of truck crashes).
How does Blue River Township, Hancock County compare with Indiana for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Hancock County has 114.6 truck crashes a year; Indiana has 80.8.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Blue River Township, Hancock County?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.