Washington Township, Hendricks County, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Washington Township, Hendricks County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Washington 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.
The headline for Hendricks County: 1 in 28 garbage-truck share of crashes is 3.6%, against 2.4% for 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.
Washington 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.
Road surface: 6.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Indiana: 10.6%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Washington since 2015 were spread across roads: I-465 (4), I-70 (4), I-70E (4), SR-67 (3) and US-36E (3).
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.
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 2.4, vs 3.4 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for Washington Township, Hendricks County fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at May schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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-465 | 4 |
| I-70 | 4 |
| I-70E | 4 |
| SR-67 | 3 |
| US-36E | 3 |
| Holt Rd | 2 |
| US-40 | 2 |
| 38th Street | 1 |
| Airtech Pkwy | 1 |
| Cartersburg Rd | 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 |
Washington Township, Hendricks County at a glance
| Population | 62,188 |
| Land area | 38.3 sq mi |
| Density | 1,622 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 46123) | $103,485 |
| Median home value (ZIP 46123) | $311,914 |
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 Washington Township, Hendricks County
How common are truck crashes in Washington Township, Hendricks County?
Hendricks County has had 1,265 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 402 people and killing 41.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Washington Township, Hendricks County?
The worst month is August: 10.3% of truck crashes in Hendricks County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Washington Township, Hendricks County?
45 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Hendricks County since 2015, 3.6% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Washington Township, Hendricks County compared with Indiana?
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 Washington 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.