White River Township, Johnson County, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in White River Township, Johnson County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in White River 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. It stands out for higher after dark.
The headline for White River Township, Johnson County: SR-67 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of White River: 6 since 2015.
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 0 truck crashes were reported in White River Township, Johnson County since 2015; patterns below come from Johnson County as a whole.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in June (9.5% of the year) and are lowest in November (7.0%).
November through March accounts for 41.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.7% in Indiana.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 8.0% of truck crashes.
7.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 10.6% across Indiana.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of White River is SR-67, with 6 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: I-465 (5), SR-37 (4) and I-65 (3).
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 White River Township, Johnson County fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use SR-67, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in February; review collection routes for that month.
- 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) |
|---|---|
| SR-67 | 6 |
| I-465 | 5 |
| SR-37 | 4 |
| I-65 | 3 |
| Harding St | 2 |
| I-65N | 2 |
| Southport Rd | 2 |
| Thompson Rd | 2 |
| CR-COMBS Rd | 1 |
| Graham | 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 |
White River Township, Johnson County at a glance
| Population | 55,261 |
| Land area | 47.1 sq mi |
| Density | 1,174 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 46142) | $89,001 |
| Median home value (ZIP 46142) | $289,148 |
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 White River Township, Johnson County
How common are truck crashes in White River Township, Johnson County?
Johnson County has had 996 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 385 people and killing 22.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in White River Township, Johnson County?
Since 2015, SR-67 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of White River: 6.
Which month has the most truck crashes in White River Township, Johnson County?
The worst month is June: 9.5% of truck crashes in Johnson County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in White River 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 does White River Township, Johnson County compare with Indiana for truck crashes?
Johnson County records 49.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 80.8 across Indiana.
How can I plan a safer truck route in White River 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.