Pleasant Township, Johnson County, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Pleasant Township, Johnson County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Pleasant 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 |
Johnson County has lower values than Indiana for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: after dark.
What stands out in Pleasant Township, Johnson County: I-465 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Pleasant: 5 since 2015.
Overview
Johnson County has recorded 996 truck crashes since 2015, with 385 people injured and 22 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 4 days in fully reported years.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Pleasant Township, Johnson County 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.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (8.0%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 7.0% of truck crashes, compared with 10.6% in Indiana.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Pleasant is I-465, with 5 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: I-65 (4), SR-37 (4) and Harding St (2).
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 Pleasant Township, Johnson County fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Johnson County.
- Look at alternatives to I-465 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in February; review collection routes for that month.
- 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-465 | 5 |
| I-65 | 4 |
| SR-37 | 4 |
| Harding St | 2 |
| I-65N | 2 |
| Southport Rd | 2 |
| Thompson Rd | 2 |
| CR-700N | 1 |
| CR-COMBS Rd | 1 |
| Franklin 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 |
Pleasant Township, Johnson County at a glance
| Population | 66,680 |
| Land area | 35.2 sq mi |
| Density | 1,893 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 |
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. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.8 a year in 2016–19 and 2.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Pleasant Township, Johnson County
How many truck crashes happen in Pleasant Township, Johnson County?
Johnson County has had 996 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 385 people and killing 22.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Pleasant Township, Johnson County?
NHTSA data shows I-465 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Pleasant since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Pleasant Township, Johnson County?
Truck crashes in Johnson County peak in June, with 9.5% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Pleasant Township, Johnson County?
Since 2015, Johnson County has reported 20 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.0% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Pleasant Township, Johnson County compare with Indiana?
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 Pleasant 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.