Wayne Township, Henry County, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Wayne Township, Henry County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Wayne 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.
The headline for Henry County: 16.9% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 10.6% in 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.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Wayne 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%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 46.3% of truck crashes, against 42.7% across Indiana.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 am than at any other hour (11.1%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 16.9% of truck crashes, compared with 10.6% in Indiana.
Where crashes happen
I-70 leads within 10 miles of Wayne with 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come I-70E (2), I-70W (2) and CR-600 (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 Wayne Township, Henry County fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 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.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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-70 | 7 |
| I-70E | 2 |
| I-70W | 2 |
| CR-600 | 1 |
| Sr- 3 | 1 |
| US-40 | 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 |
Wayne Township, Henry County at a glance
| Population | 4,146 |
| Land area | 32.4 sq mi |
| Density | 128 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 46148) | $63,914 |
| Median home value (ZIP 46148) | $185,641 |
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 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 Wayne Township, Henry County
How many truck crashes happen in Wayne 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 Wayne Township, Henry County?
Since 2015, I-70 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Wayne: 7.
When do most truck crashes happen in Wayne Township, Henry County?
The worst month is February: 11.2% of truck crashes in Henry County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Wayne Township, Henry County?
16 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Henry County since 2015, 1.8% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Wayne Township, Henry County compared with Indiana?
Per 100,000 residents, Henry County has 151.5 truck crashes a year; Indiana has 80.8.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Wayne Township, 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.