Franklin Township, Henry County, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Franklin Township, Henry County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Franklin 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 |
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
Henry County has recorded 867 truck crashes since 2015, with 388 people injured and 25 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 5 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Franklin Township, Henry County since 2015, this page uses Henry County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 11.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 6.7%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 46.3% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Indiana.
The busiest hour is 12–1 am, 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 (5). After it: I-70W (2), Sr- 3 (2) and SR-38 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 16 crashes, 1.8% of the total, against 2.4% across Indiana.
Route planning tips for Franklin Township, Henry County fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Henry County.
- Look at alternatives to I-70 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 16.9% of truck crashes here, more than Indiana; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 Henry County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-70 | 5 |
| I-70W | 2 |
| Sr- 3 | 2 |
| SR-38 | 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 |
Franklin Township, Henry County at a glance
| Population | 1,102 |
| Land area | 28.5 sq mi |
| Density | 39 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 47352) | $66,250 |
| Median home value (ZIP 47352) | $164,812 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 14 a year in the 1990s and 86 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 1.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Franklin Township, Henry County
How many truck accidents are there in Franklin Township, Henry County?
867 truck crashes have been reported in Henry County since 2015, with 25 deaths and 388 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Franklin Township, Henry County?
Since 2015, I-70 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Franklin: 5.
When do most truck crashes happen in Franklin Township, Henry County?
February has the most truck crashes in Henry County, 11.2% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Franklin Township, Henry County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 16 reported crashes in Henry County since 2015 (1.8% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Franklin Township, Henry County compare with Indiana?
The yearly rate is 151.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Henry County, vs 80.8 for Indiana.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Franklin 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.