Kennard, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Kennard: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Kennard 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 stands out for higher 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 1 truck crash reported in Kennard 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.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 16.9% of truck crashes, compared with 10.6% in Indiana.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-70 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (7). After it: I-70E (2), I-70W (2) and SR-38 (2).
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 Kennard 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.
- With 16.9% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Indiana), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 | 7 |
| I-70E | 2 |
| I-70W | 2 |
| SR-38 | 2 |
| 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 |
Kennard at a glance
| Population | 451 |
| Land area | 0.4 sq mi |
| Density | 1,066 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 47351) | $57,813 |
| Median home value (ZIP 47351) | $109,036 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 14 to 86. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Kennard
How common are truck crashes in Kennard?
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 Kennard?
I-70 had 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Kennard since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Kennard?
February has the most truck crashes in Henry County, 11.2% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Kennard?
16 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Henry County since 2015, 1.8% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Kennard compare with Indiana?
Henry County records 151.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 80.8 across Indiana.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Kennard?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.