Union Township, Johnson County, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Union Township, Johnson County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Union 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 sits below Indiana on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: after dark.
What stands out in Union Township, Johnson County: SR-37 3 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Union.
Overview
Police reported 996 crashes involving commercial trucks in Johnson County since 2015: 385 people were injured and 22 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 4 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Union Township, Johnson County since 2015; patterns below come from Johnson County as a whole.
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
SR-37 leads within 10 miles of Union with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come CR-MAUXFERRY Rd (1), Moulton Rd (1) and Mu-S Honeycreek Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 20 of the truck crashes here, or 2.0%, compared with 2.4% in Indiana.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in February (20%).
Route planning tips for Union Township, Johnson County fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-37; 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
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) |
|---|---|
| SR-37 | 3 |
| CR-MAUXFERRY Rd | 1 |
| Moulton Rd | 1 |
| Mu-S Honeycreek Rd | 1 |
| SR-135 | 1 |
| SR-37N | 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 |
Union Township, Johnson County at a glance
| Population | 2,975 |
| Land area | 36.2 sq mi |
| Density | 82 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 46106) | $120,072 |
| Median home value (ZIP 46106) | $470,612 |
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 Union Township, Johnson County
How many truck accidents are there in Union Township, Johnson County?
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 Union Township, Johnson County?
Since 2015, SR-37 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Union: 3.
When do most truck crashes happen in Union Township, Johnson County?
The worst month is June: 9.5% of truck crashes in Johnson County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Union Township, Johnson County?
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 Union 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 can I plan a safer truck route in Union Township, Johnson County?
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.