Greenwood, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Greenwood: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Greenwood 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 |
Johnson County sits below Indiana on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share. It runs above Indiana on after dark.
Greenwood at a glance: I-465 deadliest road: 7 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Greenwood since 2015.
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.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Greenwood since 2015; patterns below come from Johnson County as a whole.
When crashes happen
June has the most truck crashes, 9.5% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (7.0%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.3% of truck crashes, against 42.7% across 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
Within this area, I-465 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (7). Next come I-65 (4), SR-37 (4) and Harding St (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
20 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.0% share (Indiana: 2.4%).
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in February (20%).
Route planning tips for Greenwood fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-465; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Waste haulers: February is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Johnson County.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-465 | 7 |
| I-65 | 4 |
| SR-37 | 4 |
| Harding St | 3 |
| I-65N | 2 |
| Shelby St | 2 |
| Southport Rd | 2 |
| Thompson Rd | 2 |
| CR-700N | 1 |
| CR-COMBS Rd | 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 |
Greenwood at a glance
| Population | 68,175 |
| Land area | 28.7 sq mi |
| Density | 2,376 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 46143) | $91,496 |
| Median home value (ZIP 46143) | $318,267 |
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. 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 Greenwood
How many truck accidents are there in Greenwood?
Since 2015, 996 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Johnson County (385 injured, 22 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Greenwood?
I-465 had 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Greenwood since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Greenwood?
The worst month is June: 9.5% of truck crashes in Johnson County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Greenwood?
Since 2015, Johnson County has reported 20 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.0% of its truck crashes.
How does Greenwood 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 Greenwood?
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.