Johnson County, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Johnson County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
20 of 996 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Johnson County compares with Indiana
Johnson County against Indiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Johnson County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Johnson County | Indiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 49.7 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 38% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.4 | 2.9 | 3.4 | 17% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.37 | 0.36 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.0% | 2.4% | 2.3% | 13% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 7.0% | 10.6% | 6.2% | 34% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.1% | 22.4% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 16.9% | 17.4% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.3% | 42.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 35.7% | 32.0% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Johnson County has lower values than Indiana for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share. It runs above Indiana on after dark.
What stands out in Johnson County: SR-37 3 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road in Johnson County.
Overview
Since 2015, 996 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Johnson County. They injured 385 people and killed 22.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 4 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 9.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 7.0%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.3% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Indiana.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 8.0% of truck crashes.
7.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 10.6% across Indiana.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks in Johnson County is SR-37, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by I- 65 (2), US-31 (2) and CR-650 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
20 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.0% share (Indiana: 2.4%).
Their busiest month is February, with 20% of garbage-truck crashes.
Route planning tips for Johnson County fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use SR-37, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in February; review collection routes for that month.
- 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 Johnson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Johnson County) |
|---|---|
| SR-37 | 3 |
| I- 65 | 2 |
| US-31 | 2 |
| CR-650 | 1 |
| CR-700N | 1 |
| CR-COMBS Rd | 1 |
| CR-MAUXFERRY Rd | 1 |
| Graham | 1 |
| I-65 | 1 |
| I-65N | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Johnson County) |
|---|---|
| I-65S | 138 |
| I-65 | 138 |
| I-65N | 111 |
| US-31 | 27 |
| Main | 26 |
| SR-37N | 21 |
| Whiteland | 16 |
| Whiteland Rd | 14 |
Johnson County at a glance
| Population | 170,614 |
| Land area | 320.4 sq mi |
| Density | 532 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $92,115 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Johnson 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 | 17 | — | 1.2 |
| 2000s | 54 | +221% | 1.6 |
| 2010s | 75 | +38% | 1.4 |
| 2020s | 81 | +8% | 2.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 17 to 81. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.8 a year in 2016–19, 2.4 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Johnson County
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Questions fleets ask about Johnson County
How many truck crashes happen in Johnson County?
Since 2015, 996 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Johnson County (385 injured, 22 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Johnson County?
SR-37 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck in Johnson County since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Johnson County?
Truck crashes in Johnson County peak in June, with 9.5% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Johnson County?
Since 2015, Johnson County has reported 20 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.0% of its truck crashes.
How does Johnson County compare with Indiana for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 49.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Johnson County, vs 80.8 for Indiana.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Johnson 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.