Fall Creek Township, Henry County, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Fall Creek Township, Henry County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Fall Creek Township, Henry County and Henry County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Henry County numbers.
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 |
Compared with Indiana, Henry County is lower on 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.
What stands out in Henry County: 16.9% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 10.6% across Indiana.
Overview
Police reported 867 crashes involving commercial trucks in Henry County since 2015: 388 people were injured and 25 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 5 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Fall Creek Township, Henry County since 2015, this page uses Henry County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in February (11.2% of the year) and are lowest in May (6.7%).
November through March accounts for 46.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.7% in Indiana.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 am than at any other hour (11.1%).
16.9% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 10.6% across Indiana.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-69 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). Next come SR-38 (2), 38th St (1) and Madison Ave (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 16 of the truck crashes here, or 1.8%, compared with 2.4% in Indiana.
Route planning tips for Fall Creek Township, Henry County fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Henry County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-69; 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
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-69 | 3 |
| SR-38 | 2 |
| 38th St | 1 |
| Madison Ave | 1 |
| Main St | 1 |
| SR-109N | 1 |
| SR-67 | 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 |
Fall Creek Township, Henry County at a glance
| Population | 4,696 |
| Land area | 30.4 sq mi |
| Density | 154 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 47356) | $67,049 |
| Median home value (ZIP 47356) | $162,244 |
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.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Fall Creek Township, Henry County
How many truck accidents are there in Fall Creek Township, Henry County?
Since 2015, 867 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Henry County (388 injured, 25 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Fall Creek Township, Henry County?
NHTSA data shows I-69 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Fall Creek since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Fall Creek Township, Henry County?
Truck crashes in Henry County peak in February, with 11.2% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Fall Creek Township, Henry County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 16 reported crashes in Henry County since 2015 (1.8% of truck crashes).
How does Fall Creek Township, Henry County compare with Indiana for truck crashes?
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 Fall Creek Township, Henry 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.