Marion Township, Lawrence County, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Marion Township, Lawrence County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Marion Township, Lawrence County and Lawrence County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Lawrence County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
11 of 231 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Lawrence County compares with Indiana
Lawrence County against Indiana and the US, 2015–2024 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Lawrence County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2024) | Lawrence County | Indiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 49.2 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 39% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.0 | 2.9 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.43 | 0.36 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 5.0% | 2.4% | 2.3% | 2.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.5% | 10.6% | 6.2% | 67% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 29.5% | 22.4% | 23.7% | 1.3× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.5% | 17.4% | 13.8% | 17% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.0% | 42.7% | 41.9% | 11% below the state |
| After dark | 24.5% | 32.0% | 24.8% | 23% below the state |
Compared with Indiana, Lawrence County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Lawrence County: 1 in 20 garbage-truck share of crashes is 5.0%, against 2.4% for Indiana.
Overview
Police reported 231 crashes involving commercial trucks in Lawrence County since 2015: 96 people were injured and 9 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 16 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Marion Township, Lawrence County since 2015; patterns below come from Lawrence County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 9.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 6.9%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 38.0% of truck crashes, against 42.7% across Indiana.
The busiest hour is 7–8 am, with 9.1% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 3.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Indiana: 10.6%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-60 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (2). It is followed by 16th St (1), John Williams (1) and SR-37 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
11 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 4.8% share (Indiana: 2.4%).
Route planning tips for Marion Township, Lawrence County fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-60; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 29.5% of truck crashes here, more than Indiana; adjust start times where you can.
- 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.
Reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2020 and 2025; rates and comparisons skip those years.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Lawrence County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-60 | 2 |
| 16th St | 1 |
| John Williams | 1 |
| SR-37 | 1 |
| SR-37N | 1 |
| US-50 | 1 |
| US-50E | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Lawrence County) |
|---|---|
| US-50 | 20 |
| SR-37N | 17 |
| State Rd 37 | 15 |
| SR-37S | 14 |
| US-50E | 13 |
| SR-37 | 9 |
| State Road 37 | 9 |
| SR-54W | 6 |
Marion Township, Lawrence County at a glance
| Population | 8,897 |
| Land area | 66.3 sq mi |
| Density | 134 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 47446) | $50,337 |
| Median home value (ZIP 47446) | $141,180 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Lawrence 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 | 7 | — | 1.2 |
| 2000s | 19 | +180% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 21 | +12% | 1.0 |
| 2020s | 22 | +0% | 0.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 7 a year in the 1990s and 22 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 1.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Marion Township, Lawrence County
How common are truck crashes in Marion Township, Lawrence County?
231 truck crashes have been reported in Lawrence County since 2015, with 9 deaths and 96 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Marion Township, Lawrence County?
SR-60 had 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Marion since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Marion Township, Lawrence County?
August has the most truck crashes in Lawrence County, 9.5% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Marion Township, Lawrence County?
Since 2015, Lawrence County has reported 11 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.8% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Marion Township, Lawrence County compare with Indiana?
Per 100,000 residents, Lawrence County has 49.2 truck crashes a year; Indiana has 80.8.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Marion Township, Lawrence County?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
Crash reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2020 and 2025; those years are greyed out and left out of rates. 2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.