Westwood, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Westwood: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Westwood 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 stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Henry County: 16.9% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Indiana: 10.6%).
Overview
Henry County has recorded 867 truck crashes since 2015, with 388 people injured and 25 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 5 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Westwood since 2015, this page uses Henry County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 11.2% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (6.7%).
November through March accounts for 46.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.7% in Indiana.
By time of day, 12–1 am stands out 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
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Westwood is I-70, with 6 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come I-70E (2), I-70W (2) and SR-38 (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 Westwood 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-70; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 16.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Indiana; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
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 | 6 |
| I-70E | 2 |
| 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 |
Westwood at a glance
| Land area | 0.6 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 |
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 Westwood
How many truck accidents are there in Westwood?
Since 2015, 867 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Henry County (388 injured, 25 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Westwood?
NHTSA data shows I-70 with 6 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Westwood since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Westwood?
February has the most truck crashes in Henry County, 11.2% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Westwood?
Garbage trucks were involved in 16 reported crashes in Henry County since 2015 (1.8% of truck crashes).
How does Westwood 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 Westwood?
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.