Green Township, Madison County, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Green Township, Madison County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Green Township, Madison County and Madison County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Madison County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
4.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.2 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Madison County compares with Indiana
Madison County against Indiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Madison County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Madison County | Indiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 54.4 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 33% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.2 | 2.9 | 3.4 | 24% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.37 | 0.36 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.1% | 2.4% | 2.3% | 1.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 7.7% | 10.6% | 6.2% | 27% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.5% | 22.4% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.3% | 17.4% | 13.8% | 23% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.7% | 42.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 30.9% | 32.0% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Indiana, Madison County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Green Township, Madison County: I-69 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Green: 5 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 846 crashes involving commercial trucks in Madison County since 2015: 320 people were injured and 20 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 5 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Green Township, Madison County since 2015, this page uses Madison County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 10.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 7.0%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.7% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Indiana.
By time of day, 12–1 am stands out with 7.9% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 7.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Indiana: 10.6%).
Where crashes happen
I-69 leads within 10 miles of Green with 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come Campus Pkwy (1), Mu-116th St (1) and SR-13 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 27 crashes, 3.2% of the total, against 2.4% across Indiana.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in July (22%).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 4.0, vs 2.2 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for Green Township, Madison County fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-69; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Waste haulers: July is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Madison County.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Madison County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-69 | 5 |
| Campus Pkwy | 1 |
| Mu-116th St | 1 |
| SR-13 | 1 |
| SR-234 | 1 |
| SR-32W | 1 |
| SR-38 | 1 |
| Sr- 13S | 1 |
| US-36 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Madison County) |
|---|---|
| I-69 | 166 |
| I-69S | 71 |
| I-69N | 54 |
| SR-28 | 23 |
| SR-13S | 14 |
| SR-9 | 13 |
| SR-9N | 13 |
| Main | 10 |
Green Township, Madison County at a glance
| Population | 7,872 |
| Land area | 23.9 sq mi |
| Density | 329 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 46048) | $72,102 |
| Median home value (ZIP 46048) | $175,456 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Madison 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 | 21 | — | 2.1 |
| 2000s | 51 | +148% | 2.3 |
| 2010s | 64 | +25% | 1.4 |
| 2020s | 66 | +3% | 2.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 21 to 66. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 1.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Green Township, Madison County
How many truck accidents are there in Green Township, Madison County?
Madison County has had 846 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 320 people and killing 20.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Green Township, Madison County?
NHTSA data shows I-69 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Green since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Green Township, Madison County?
October has the most truck crashes in Madison County, 10.0% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Green Township, Madison County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 27 reported crashes in Madison County since 2015 (3.2% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Green Township, Madison County compared with Indiana?
Per 100,000 residents, Madison County has 54.4 truck crashes a year; Indiana has 80.8.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Green Township, Madison 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.