Blue River Township, Johnson County, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Blue River Township, Johnson County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Blue River Township, Johnson County and Johnson County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Johnson County numbers.
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 |
Compared with Indiana, Johnson County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher after dark.
What stands out in Blue River Township, Johnson County: I-65 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Blue River: 3 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 996 crashes involving commercial trucks in Johnson County since 2015: 385 people were injured and 22 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 4 days.
Blue River Township, Johnson County had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Johnson County numbers.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 9.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 7.0%.
November through March accounts for 41.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.7% in 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
Within this area, I-65 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). Next come I-65S (2), US-31 (2) and CR-650 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 20 crashes, 2.0% of the total, against 2.4% across Indiana.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in February (20%).
Route planning tips for Blue River Township, Johnson County fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use I-65, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Waste haulers: February is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Johnson County.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Johnson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-65 | 3 |
| I-65S | 2 |
| US-31 | 2 |
| CR-650 | 1 |
| CR-MAUXFERRY Rd | 1 |
| I- 65 | 1 |
| I-65N | 1 |
| SR-135 | 1 |
| SR-44E | 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 |
Blue River Township, Johnson County at a glance
| Population | 4,849 |
| Land area | 24.3 sq mi |
| Density | 200 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 46124) | $64,466 |
| Median home value (ZIP 46124) | $176,164 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 17 a year in the 1990s and 81 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 1.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Blue River Township, Johnson County
How many truck accidents are there in Blue River Township, Johnson County?
996 truck crashes have been reported in Johnson County since 2015, with 22 deaths and 385 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Blue River Township, Johnson County?
NHTSA data shows I-65 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Blue River since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Blue River Township, Johnson County?
The worst month is June: 9.5% of truck crashes in Johnson County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Blue River Township, Johnson County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 20 reported crashes in Johnson County since 2015 (2.0% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Blue River Township, Johnson County compare with Indiana?
Johnson County records 49.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 80.8 across Indiana.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Blue River Township, Johnson 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.