Union Township, Hendricks County, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Union Township, Hendricks County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Union 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 has lower values than Indiana for 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.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 3 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Union 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.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, 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
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Union since 2015: SR-39 (2), US-36 (2), CR-850 (1), I-74E (1) and SR-267 (1). No single road stands out.
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 Union 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.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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-39 | 2 |
| US-36 | 2 |
| CR-850 | 1 |
| I-74E | 1 |
| SR-267 | 1 |
| SR-75 | 1 |
| Sr- 267 | 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 |
Union Township, Hendricks County at a glance
| Population | 1,876 |
| Land area | 24.1 sq mi |
| Density | 78 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 46149) | $88,750 |
| Median home value (ZIP 46149) | $252,983 |
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 Union Township, Hendricks County
How many truck crashes happen in Union Township, Hendricks County?
Since 2015, 1,265 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Hendricks County (402 injured, 41 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in Union Township, Hendricks County?
August has the most truck crashes in Hendricks County, 10.3% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Union Township, Hendricks County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 45 reported crashes in Hendricks County since 2015 (3.6% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Union Township, Hendricks County compare with Indiana?
Hendricks County records 55.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 80.8 across Indiana.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Union Township, Hendricks 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.