Clayton, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Clayton: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Clayton and Hendricks County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Hendricks County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
2.4 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 3.4 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Hendricks County compares with Indiana
Hendricks County against Indiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Hendricks County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Hendricks County | Indiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 55.2 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 32% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.4 | 2.9 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.32 | 0.36 | 0.49 | 11% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.6% | 2.4% | 2.3% | 1.5× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 6.4% | 10.6% | 6.2% | 39% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.8% | 22.4% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 17.0% | 17.4% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.6% | 42.7% | 41.9% | 10% below the state |
| After dark | 34.3% | 32.0% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Compared with Indiana, Hendricks County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and after dark.
Hendricks County at a glance: 1 in 28 garbage-truck share of crashes is 3.6%, against 2.4% for Indiana.
Overview
Hendricks County has recorded 1,265 truck crashes since 2015, with 402 people injured and 41 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 3 days.
Clayton had 141 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Hendricks County numbers.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 10.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 6.2%.
November through March accounts for 38.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.7% in Indiana.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 6.8% of truck crashes.
6.4% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 10.6% across Indiana.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Clayton since 2015 were spread across roads: I-70 (4), I-70E (4), I- 70 (3), SR-75 (2) and US-36 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 45 of the truck crashes here, or 3.6%, compared with 2.4% in Indiana.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in May (13% of them).
They recorded 2.4 deaths per 100 crashes, against 3.4 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Clayton fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in May; review collection routes for that month.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Hendricks County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-70 | 4 |
| I-70E | 4 |
| I- 70 | 3 |
| SR-75 | 2 |
| US-36 | 2 |
| US-36E | 2 |
| CR-400 S | 1 |
| CR-450 | 1 |
| Cartersburg Rd | 1 |
| Ronald Reagan Pkwy | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Hendricks County) |
|---|---|
| I-70 | 163 |
| I-70W | 63 |
| I-70E | 62 |
| I-74 | 40 |
| SR-39 | 39 |
| Ronald Reagan | 38 |
| US-40 | 34 |
| US-36 | 32 |
Clayton at a glance
| Population | 949 |
| Land area | 0.7 sq mi |
| Density | 1,460 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 46118) | $78,298 |
| Median home value (ZIP 46118) | $269,766 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Hendricks 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 | 37 | — | 1.4 |
| 2000s | 75 | +101% | 1.4 |
| 2010s | 84 | +12% | 1.9 |
| 2020s | 116 | +39% | 3.0 |
In the 1990s about 37 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 116. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.2 a year in 2016–19 and 3.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Clayton
How many truck crashes happen in Clayton?
Hendricks County has had 1,265 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 402 people and killing 41.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Clayton?
August has the most truck crashes in Hendricks County, 10.3% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Clayton?
Garbage trucks were involved in 45 reported crashes in Hendricks County since 2015 (3.6% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Clayton compare with Indiana?
Hendricks County records 55.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 80.8 across Indiana.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Clayton?
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.