Sugar Creek Township, Hancock County, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Sugar Creek Township, Hancock County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Sugar Creek 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). It runs above Indiana on crashes per 100k residents / yr and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Sugar Creek Township, Hancock County: I-70 6 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Sugar Creek.
Overview
Hancock County has recorded 1,200 truck crashes since 2015, with 449 people injured and 28 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 4 days.
Sugar Creek Township, Hancock County had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Hancock County numbers.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 11.2% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (6.0%).
November through March accounts for 37.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.7% in Indiana.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (7.4%).
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 Sugar Creek is I-70, with 6 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by I-465 (4), I-74 (3) and I-70E (2).
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 Sugar Creek 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.
- Waste haulers: June is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Hancock County.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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-465 | 4 |
| I-74 | 3 |
| I-70E | 2 |
| 30th St | 1 |
| Arlington Ave | 1 |
| CR-100N | 1 |
| CR-200W | 1 |
| CR-300 | 1 |
| Franklin Rd | 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 |
Sugar Creek Township, Hancock County at a glance
| Population | 18,013 |
| Land area | 35.4 sq mi |
| Density | 510 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 46163) | $113,106 |
| Median home value (ZIP 46163) | $347,232 |
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 large-truck crashes: 1.8 a year in 2016–19, 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Sugar Creek Township, Hancock County
How many truck crashes happen in Sugar Creek Township, Hancock County?
1,200 truck crashes have been reported in Hancock County since 2015, with 28 deaths and 449 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Sugar Creek Township, Hancock County?
I-70 had 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Sugar Creek since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Sugar Creek Township, Hancock County?
August has the most truck crashes in Hancock County, 11.2% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Sugar Creek Township, Hancock County?
Since 2015, Hancock County has reported 33 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.8% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Sugar Creek Township, Hancock County compared with Indiana?
The yearly rate is 114.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Hancock County, vs 80.8 for Indiana.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Sugar Creek 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.