Washington Township, Knox County, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Washington Township, Knox County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Washington Township, Knox County and Knox County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Knox County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
3 of 253 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Knox County compares with Indiana
Knox County against Indiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Knox County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Knox County | Indiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 61.8 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 24% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.5 | 2.9 | 3.4 | 1.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.33 | 0.36 | 0.49 | 8% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.2% | 2.4% | 2.3% | 48% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.3% | 10.6% | 6.2% | 69% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.2% | 22.4% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.5% | 17.4% | 13.8% | 22% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.9% | 42.7% | 41.9% | 9% below the state |
| After dark | 32.0% | 32.0% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Indiana, Knox County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes and morning rush (6–10 am).
Knox County at a glance: 1 in 81 crashes involve a garbage truck (3 since 2015), vs 2.4% across Indiana.
Overview
Since 2015, 253 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Knox County. They injured 85 people and killed 12.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 16 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Washington Township, Knox County since 2015; patterns below come from Knox County as a whole.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 12.3% of the yearly total, while July has the fewest (4.3%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 38.9% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Indiana.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 9.1% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 3.3% of truck crashes, compared with 10.6% in Indiana.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Washington since 2015: SR-61S (1), SR-67S (1), US-150 (1) and US-41 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
3 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.2% share (Indiana: 2.4%).
Route planning tips for Washington Township, Knox County fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 26.2% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Indiana; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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 Knox County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-61S | 1 |
| SR-67S | 1 |
| US-150 | 1 |
| US-41 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Knox County) |
|---|---|
| US-41 | 42 |
| US-41N | 22 |
| US-41S | 21 |
| US-50W | 10 |
| SR-67N | 9 |
| US-50 | 8 |
| US-50E | 6 |
| SR-67S | 6 |
Washington Township, Knox County at a glance
| Population | 2,241 |
| Land area | 48.8 sq mi |
| Density | 46 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 47516) | $76,250 |
| Median home value (ZIP 47516) | $183,596 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Knox 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 | 22 | — | 1.5 |
| 2000s | 23 | +5% | 1.0 |
| 2010s | 24 | +4% | 0.9 |
| 2020s | 20 | -19% | 1.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 22 a year in the 1990s and 20 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 1.0 a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Washington Township, Knox County
How common are truck crashes in Washington Township, Knox County?
Since 2015, 253 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Knox County (85 injured, 12 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in Washington Township, Knox County?
Truck crashes in Knox County peak in October, with 12.3% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Washington Township, Knox County?
Since 2015, Knox County has reported 3 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.2% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Washington Township, Knox County compared with Indiana?
Knox County records 61.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 80.8 across Indiana.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Washington Township, Knox County?
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.