Eel River Township, Hendricks County, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Eel River Township, Hendricks County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Eel River Township, Hendricks County 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 |
Hendricks County sits below Indiana on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Indiana on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and after dark.
Hendricks County at a glance: 1 in 28 crashes involve a garbage truck (45 since 2015), vs 2.4% across Indiana.
Overview
Hendricks County has recorded 1,265 truck crashes since 2015, with 402 people injured and 41 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 3 days.
Eel River Township, Hendricks County had 0 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%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 38.6% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for 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 Eel River since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-39 (2), US-36 (2), CR-250 E (1), CR-500S (1) and CR-850 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 45 of the truck crashes here, or 3.6%, compared with 2.4% in Indiana.
Their busiest month is May, with 13% of garbage-truck crashes.
They recorded 2.4 deaths per 100 crashes, against 3.4 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Eel River Township, Hendricks County fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Hendricks County.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at May schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Hendricks County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-39 | 2 |
| US-36 | 2 |
| CR-250 E | 1 |
| CR-500S | 1 |
| CR-850 | 1 |
| I-74E | 1 |
| SR-75 | 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 |
Eel River Township, Hendricks County at a glance
| Population | 1,762 |
| Land area | 42.4 sq mi |
| Density | 42 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 46165) | $86,488 |
| Median home value (ZIP 46165) | $360,205 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 37 to 116. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.2 a year in 2016–19, 3.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Eel River Township, Hendricks County
How many truck accidents are there in Eel River Township, Hendricks County?
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 Eel River Township, Hendricks County?
The worst month is August: 10.3% of truck crashes in Hendricks County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Eel River Township, Hendricks County?
Since 2015, Hendricks County has reported 45 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.6% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Eel River Township, Hendricks County compare with Indiana?
Per 100,000 residents, Hendricks County has 55.2 truck crashes a year; Indiana has 80.8.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Eel River Township, Hendricks County?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.