Union Township, Madison County, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Union Township, Madison County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Union 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.
The headline for Union Township, Madison County: I-69 3 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Union.
Overview
Madison County has recorded 846 truck crashes since 2015, with 320 people injured and 20 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 5 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Union Township, Madison County since 2015, this page uses Madison County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 10.0% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (7.0%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.7% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Indiana.
The busiest hour is 12–1 am, with 7.9% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 7.7% of truck crashes, compared with 10.6% in Indiana.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-69 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). After it: 38th St (1), Madison Ave (1) and Main St (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
27 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.2% share (Indiana: 2.4%).
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in July (22%).
They recorded 4.0 deaths per 100 crashes, against 2.2 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Union Township, Madison County fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Madison County.
- Check whether your routes use I-69, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in July; review collection routes for that month.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
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 | 3 |
| 38th St | 1 |
| Madison Ave | 1 |
| Main St | 1 |
| SR-109N | 1 |
| SR-32W | 1 |
| SR-38 | 1 |
| SR-67 | 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 |
Union Township, Madison County at a glance
| Population | 9,120 |
| Land area | 19.8 sq mi |
| Density | 460 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 46017) | $75,011 |
| Median home value (ZIP 46017) | $141,776 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 21 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 66. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.5 a year in 2016–19, 2.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Union Township, Madison County
How common are truck crashes in Union Township, Madison County?
Since 2015, 846 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Madison County (320 injured, 20 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Union Township, Madison County?
I-69 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Union since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Union Township, Madison County?
October has the most truck crashes in Madison County, 10.0% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Union Township, Madison County?
27 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Madison County since 2015, 3.2% of all truck crashes.
How does Union Township, Madison County compare with Indiana for truck crashes?
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 Union Township, Madison 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.