Henry Township, Henry County, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Henry Township, Henry County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Henry 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 sits below Indiana 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.
The headline for Henry County: 16.9% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 10.6% across Indiana.
Overview
Since 2015, 867 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Henry County. They injured 388 people and killed 25.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 5 days.
Henry Township, Henry County had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Henry County numbers.
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.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 16.9% of truck crashes, compared with 10.6% in Indiana.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Henry is I-70, with 5 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come I-70W (2), SR-38 (1) and Sr- 3 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
16 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.8% share (Indiana: 2.4%).
Route planning tips for Henry Township, Henry County fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Henry County.
- Check whether your routes use I-70, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 16.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Indiana; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-70 | 5 |
| 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 Township, Henry County at a glance
| Population | 22,002 |
| Land area | 36.4 sq mi |
| Density | 604 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 47362) | $60,258 |
| Median home value (ZIP 47362) | $137,637 |
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 Henry Township, Henry County
How common are truck crashes in Henry Township, Henry County?
867 truck crashes have been reported in Henry County since 2015, with 25 deaths and 388 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Henry Township, Henry County?
NHTSA data shows I-70 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Henry since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Henry Township, Henry County?
Truck crashes in Henry County peak in February, with 11.2% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Henry Township, Henry County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 16 reported crashes in Henry County since 2015 (1.8% of truck crashes).
How does Henry Township, Henry County compare with Indiana for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 151.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Henry County, vs 80.8 for Indiana.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Henry 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.