Nineveh, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Nineveh: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Nineveh 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 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.
The headline for Nineveh: I-65 3 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Nineveh.
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.
Only 1 truck crash was reported in Nineveh 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-65 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). After it: US-31 (2), CR-650 (1) and CR-MAUXFERRY Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
20 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.0% share (Indiana: 2.4%).
Garbage-truck crashes peak in February (20% of them).
Route planning tips for Nineveh fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Johnson County.
- Look at alternatives to I-65 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at February schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- 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 Johnson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-65 | 3 |
| 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 |
Nineveh at a glance
| Population | 4,224 |
| Land area | 0.8 sq mi |
| Density | 5,320 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 46181) | $91,337 |
| Median home value (ZIP 46181) | $341,176 |
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 Nineveh
How many truck crashes happen in Nineveh?
Since 2015, 996 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Johnson County (385 injured, 22 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Nineveh?
I-65 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Nineveh since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Nineveh?
June has the most truck crashes in Johnson County, 9.5% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Nineveh?
20 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Johnson County since 2015, 2.0% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Nineveh compare with Indiana?
Per 100,000 residents, Johnson County has 49.7 truck crashes a year; Indiana has 80.8.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Nineveh?
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.