Franklin, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Franklin: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Franklin 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. Where it is higher: after dark.
Johnson County at a glance: 7.0% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 10.6% in Indiana.
Overview
Since 2015, 996 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Johnson County. They injured 385 people and killed 22.
That averages about one truck crash every 4 days in fully reported years.
With 2 truck crashes reported in Franklin since 2015, this page uses Johnson County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
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.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 8.0% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 7.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Indiana: 10.6%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Franklin since 2015: I- 65 (2), I-65 (2), US-31 (2), CR-650 (1) and CR-700N (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 20 of the truck crashes here, or 2.0%, compared with 2.4% in Indiana.
Their busiest month is February, with 20% of garbage-truck crashes.
Route planning tips for Franklin fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, the month with the most truck crashes.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at February schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- 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 Johnson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I- 65 | 2 |
| I-65 | 2 |
| US-31 | 2 |
| CR-650 | 1 |
| CR-700N | 1 |
| CR-COMBS Rd | 1 |
| CR-MAUXFERRY Rd | 1 |
| Graham | 1 |
| I-65N | 1 |
| Mu-Main St | 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 |
Franklin at a glance
| Population | 26,158 |
| Land area | 15.7 sq mi |
| Density | 1,671 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 46131) | $85,076 |
| Median home value (ZIP 46131) | $247,877 |
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.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Franklin
How common are truck crashes in Franklin?
996 truck crashes have been reported in Johnson County since 2015, with 22 deaths and 385 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in Franklin?
Truck crashes in Johnson County peak in June, with 9.5% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Franklin?
20 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Johnson County since 2015, 2.0% of all truck crashes.
How does Franklin 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 Franklin?
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.