Franklin Township, Hendricks County, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Franklin Township, Hendricks County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Franklin 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 |
Compared with Indiana, Hendricks County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for 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.
That averages about one truck crash every 3 days in fully reported years.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Franklin Township, Hendricks County since 2015, this page uses Hendricks County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
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.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, 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
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Franklin since 2015: I- 70 (2), I-70 (2), SR-75 (2), US-36 (2) and CR-400 S (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
45 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.6% share (Indiana: 2.4%).
Garbage-truck crashes peak in May (13% of them).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 2.4, vs 3.4 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for Franklin Township, Hendricks County fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Hendricks County.
- Waste haulers: May is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Hendricks County.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Hendricks County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I- 70 | 2 |
| I-70 | 2 |
| SR-75 | 2 |
| US-36 | 2 |
| CR-400 S | 1 |
| CR-450 | 1 |
| Cartersburg Rd | 1 |
| I-70E | 1 |
| SR-39N | 1 |
| US-36E | 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 |
Franklin Township, Hendricks County at a glance
| Population | 1,295 |
| Land area | 26.3 sq mi |
| Density | 49 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 46180) | $90,208 |
| Median home value (ZIP 46180) | $232,023 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 37 a year in the 1990s and 116 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.2 a year in 2016–19, 3.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Franklin Township, Hendricks County
How many truck crashes happen in Franklin Township, Hendricks County?
1,265 truck crashes have been reported in Hendricks County since 2015, with 41 deaths and 402 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Franklin Township, Hendricks County?
August has the most truck crashes in Hendricks County, 10.3% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Franklin Township, Hendricks County?
45 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Hendricks County since 2015, 3.6% of all truck crashes.
How does Franklin Township, Hendricks County compare with Indiana for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 55.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Hendricks County, vs 80.8 for Indiana.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Franklin Township, Hendricks County?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.