Henry County, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Henry County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
16 of 867 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Henry County compares with Indiana
Henry County against Indiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Henry County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Henry County | Indiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 151.5 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 1.9× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.8 | 2.9 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.45 | 0.36 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.8% | 2.4% | 2.3% | 22% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 16.9% | 10.6% | 6.2% | 1.6× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 16.5% | 22.4% | 23.7% | 26% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 19.8% | 17.4% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 46.3% | 42.7% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 37.9% | 32.0% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Henry County has lower values than Indiana for garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Indiana on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Henry County: 16.9% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 10.6% in Indiana.
Overview
Police reported 867 crashes involving commercial trucks in Henry County since 2015: 388 people were injured and 25 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 5 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in February (11.2% of the year) and are lowest in May (6.7%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 46.3% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Indiana.
By time of day, 12–1 am stands out with 11.1% of truck crashes.
16.9% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 10.6% across Indiana.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-70 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (6). Next come I-70E (2), I-70W (2) and SR-38 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
16 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.8% share (Indiana: 2.4%).
Route planning tips for Henry County fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-70; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 16.9% of truck crashes here, more than Indiana; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 Henry County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Henry County) |
|---|---|
| I-70 | 6 |
| I-70E | 2 |
| I-70W | 2 |
| SR-38 | 1 |
| Sr- 3 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Henry County) |
|---|---|
| I-70 | 275 |
| I-70W | 139 |
| I-70E | 92 |
| SR-3S | 20 |
| SR-3 | 18 |
| SR-109S | 13 |
| SR-3N | 13 |
| S State Rd 3 | 12 |
Henry County at a glance
| Population | 49,081 |
| Land area | 391.9 sq mi |
| Density | 125 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $64,771 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Henry 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 | 14 | — | 1.3 |
| 2000s | 41 | +193% | 1.3 |
| 2010s | 55 | +33% | 1.2 |
| 2020s | 86 | +55% | 1.2 |
In the 1990s about 14 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 86. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.0 a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Henry County
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Questions fleets ask about Henry County
How many truck accidents are there in Henry County?
Since 2015, 867 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Henry County (388 injured, 25 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Henry County?
I-70 had 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck in Henry County since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Henry County?
The worst month is February: 11.2% of truck crashes in Henry County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Henry County?
Since 2015, Henry County has reported 16 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.8% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Henry County compared with Indiana?
Henry County records 151.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 80.8 across Indiana.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Henry 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.