Brown Township, Hancock County, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Brown Township, Hancock County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Brown 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 |
Hancock County has lower values than Indiana for deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Brown Township, Hancock County: I-70 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Brown: 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.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 4 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Brown Township, Hancock County since 2015; patterns below come from Hancock County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 11.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 6.0%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 37.2% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Indiana.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (7.4%).
Road surface: 8.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Indiana: 10.6%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-70 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (6). After it: I-70E (2), I-69 (1) and SR-234 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 33 crashes, 2.8% of the total, against 2.4% across Indiana.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in June (21%).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 0.0 deaths compared with 2.4 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Brown Township, Hancock County fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Hancock County.
- 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.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
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 |
| I-69 | 1 |
| SR-234 | 1 |
| SR-38 | 1 |
| US-40 | 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 |
Brown Township, Hancock County at a glance
| Population | 2,556 |
| Land area | 30.8 sq mi |
| Density | 83 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 46186) | $70,714 |
| Median home value (ZIP 46186) | $290,261 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 24 a year in the 1990s and 127 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.8 a year in 2016–19, 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Brown Township, Hancock County
How many truck crashes happen in Brown 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 Brown Township, Hancock County?
I-70 had 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Brown since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Brown Township, Hancock County?
Truck crashes in Hancock County peak in August, with 11.2% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Brown Township, Hancock County?
Since 2015, Hancock County has reported 33 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.8% of its truck crashes.
How does Brown 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 do I plan a garbage truck route in Brown 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.