Whiteland, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Whiteland: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Whiteland 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 Whiteland: SR-37 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Whiteland: 4 since 2015.
Overview
Johnson County has recorded 996 truck crashes since 2015, with 385 people injured and 22 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 4 days.
Whiteland had 149 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Johnson County numbers.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in June (9.5% of the year) and are lowest in November (7.0%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.3% of truck crashes, against 42.7% across Indiana.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out 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 Whiteland with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by I- 65 (2), I-65 (2) and Southport Rd (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 20 crashes, 2.0% of the total, against 2.4% across Indiana.
Their busiest month is February, with 20% of garbage-truck crashes.
Route planning tips for Whiteland fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to SR-37 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Waste haulers: February is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Johnson County.
- 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) |
|---|---|
| SR-37 | 4 |
| I- 65 | 2 |
| I-65 | 2 |
| Southport Rd | 2 |
| CR-700N | 1 |
| CR-COMBS Rd | 1 |
| CR-MAUXFERRY Rd | 1 |
| Graham | 1 |
| I-65N | 1 |
| Meridian St | 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 |
Whiteland at a glance
| Population | 5,511 |
| Land area | 5.5 sq mi |
| Density | 1,006 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 46184) | $99,865 |
| Median home value (ZIP 46184) | $234,754 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 17 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 81. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 Whiteland
How many truck crashes happen in Whiteland?
Since 2015, 996 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Johnson County (385 injured, 22 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Whiteland?
Since 2015, SR-37 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Whiteland: 4.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Whiteland?
Truck crashes in Johnson County peak in June, with 9.5% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Whiteland?
Since 2015, Johnson County has reported 20 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.0% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Whiteland compare with Indiana?
Johnson County records 49.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 80.8 across Indiana.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Whiteland?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.