Marion Township, Hendricks County, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Marion Township, Hendricks County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Marion 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 stands out for higher 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
Since 2015, 1,265 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Hendricks County. They injured 402 people and killed 41.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 3 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Marion Township, Hendricks County since 2015, this page uses Hendricks County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 10.3% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (6.2%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 38.6% of truck crashes, against 42.7% across Indiana.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 6.8% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 6.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Indiana: 10.6%).
Where crashes happen
SR-75 leads within 10 miles of Marion with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: US-36 (2), CR-250 E (1) and CR-450 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
45 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.6% share (Indiana: 2.4%).
Their busiest month is May, with 13% of garbage-truck crashes.
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 2.4, vs 3.4 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for Marion Township, Hendricks County fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use SR-75, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at May schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- 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) |
|---|---|
| SR-75 | 3 |
| US-36 | 2 |
| CR-250 E | 1 |
| CR-450 | 1 |
| CR-850 | 1 |
| Cartersburg Rd | 1 |
| I-74E | 1 |
| SR-39 | 1 |
| US-36E | 1 |
| US-40 | 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 |
Marion Township, Hendricks County at a glance
| Population | 1,546 |
| Land area | 38.5 sq mi |
| Density | 40 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 46122) | $99,531 |
| Median home value (ZIP 46122) | $300,565 |
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 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 Marion Township, Hendricks County
How common are truck crashes in Marion Township, Hendricks County?
1,265 truck crashes have been reported in Hendricks County since 2015, with 41 deaths and 402 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Marion Township, Hendricks County?
NHTSA data shows SR-75 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Marion since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Marion Township, Hendricks County?
The worst month is August: 10.3% of truck crashes in Hendricks County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Marion Township, Hendricks County?
Since 2015, Hendricks County has reported 45 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.6% of its truck crashes.
How does Marion Township, Hendricks County compare with Indiana for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Hendricks County has 55.2 truck crashes a year; Indiana has 80.8.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Marion 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.