Monroe Township, Howard County, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Monroe Township, Howard County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Monroe Township, Howard County and Howard County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Howard County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
15 of 388 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Howard County compares with Indiana
Howard County against Indiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Howard County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Howard County | Indiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 39.2 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 51% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.7 | 2.9 | 3.4 | 1.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.37 | 0.36 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.6% | 2.4% | 2.3% | 1.5× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 13.8% | 10.6% | 6.2% | 1.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.3% | 22.4% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.0% | 17.4% | 13.8% | 37% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.4% | 42.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 28.4% | 32.0% | 24.8% | 11% below the state |
Howard County sits below Indiana on crashes per 100k residents / yr, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
Howard County at a glance: 1 in 28 crashes involve a garbage truck (15 since 2015), vs 2.4% across Indiana.
Overview
Since 2015, 388 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Howard County. They injured 139 people and killed 19.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 11 days.
Monroe Township, Howard County had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Howard County numbers.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (10.3% of the year) and are lowest in April (5.9%).
November through March accounts for 44.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.7% in Indiana.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 8.8% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 13.8% of truck crashes, compared with 10.6% in Indiana.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Monroe since 2015: CR-300 (1), CR-500 (1), SR-22 (1), SR-26E (1) and SR-26W (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
15 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.9% share (Indiana: 2.4%).
Route planning tips for Monroe Township, Howard County fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 25.3% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Indiana; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- With 13.8% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Indiana), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Howard County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-300 | 1 |
| CR-500 | 1 |
| SR-22 | 1 |
| SR-26E | 1 |
| SR-26W | 1 |
| SR-29 | 1 |
| SR-29N | 1 |
| SR-35N | 1 |
| SR-931S | 1 |
| Sr- 26 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Howard County) |
|---|---|
| US-35 | 23 |
| US-31 | 20 |
| US-31N | 19 |
| SR-26E | 17 |
| SR-26W | 11 |
| SR-26 | 10 |
| SR-931 | 8 |
| SR-22 | 7 |
Monroe Township, Howard County at a glance
| Population | 1,319 |
| Land area | 19.2 sq mi |
| Density | 69 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 46979) | $88,832 |
| Median home value (ZIP 46979) | $211,206 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Howard 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 | 21 | — | 1.5 |
| 2000s | 32 | +53% | 0.9 |
| 2010s | 33 | +5% | 1.8 |
| 2020s | 30 | -9% | 1.2 |
In the 1990s about 21 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 30. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 2.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Monroe Township, Howard County
How many truck accidents are there in Monroe Township, Howard County?
388 truck crashes have been reported in Howard County since 2015, with 19 deaths and 139 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in Monroe Township, Howard County?
The worst month is October: 10.3% of truck crashes in Howard County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Monroe Township, Howard County?
Since 2015, Howard County has reported 15 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.9% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Monroe Township, Howard County compared with Indiana?
Howard County records 39.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 80.8 across Indiana.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Monroe Township, Howard County?
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.