Vernon Township, Hancock County, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Vernon Township, Hancock County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Vernon 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 sits below Indiana 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.
What stands out in Vernon Township, Hancock County: I-69 deadliest road: 7 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Vernon since 2015.
Overview
Hancock County has recorded 1,200 truck crashes since 2015, with 449 people injured and 28 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 4 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Vernon Township, Hancock County since 2015, this page uses Hancock County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in August (11.2% of the year) and are lowest in March (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%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 8.2% of truck crashes, compared with 10.6% in Indiana.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Vernon is I-69, with 7 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by I-70 (5), I-70E (2) and 30th St (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 33 of the truck crashes here, or 2.8%, 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 2.4 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for Vernon 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-69, 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.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
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-69 | 7 |
| I-70 | 5 |
| I-70E | 2 |
| 30th St | 1 |
| CR-100N | 1 |
| CR-300 | 1 |
| Campus Pkwy | 1 |
| Fallcreek Rd | 1 |
| I- 69 | 1 |
| I-465 | 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 |
Vernon Township, Hancock County at a glance
| Population | 18,687 |
| Land area | 31.2 sq mi |
| Density | 598 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 46055) | $113,784 |
| Median home value (ZIP 46055) | $347,276 |
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 Vernon Township, Hancock County
How common are truck crashes in Vernon Township, Hancock County?
1,200 truck crashes have been reported in Hancock County since 2015, with 28 deaths and 449 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Vernon Township, Hancock County?
Since 2015, I-69 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Vernon: 7.
When do most truck crashes happen in Vernon Township, Hancock County?
The worst month is August: 11.2% of truck crashes in Hancock County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Vernon Township, Hancock County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 33 reported crashes in Hancock County since 2015 (2.8% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Vernon Township, Hancock County compare with Indiana?
Hancock County records 114.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 80.8 across Indiana.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Vernon 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.