Van Buren Township, Madison County, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Van Buren Township, Madison County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Van Buren 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. It stands out for higher garbage-truck share.
The headline for Van Buren Township, Madison County: I-69 3 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Van Buren.
Overview
Since 2015, 846 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Madison County. They injured 320 people and killed 20.
That averages about one truck crash every 5 days in fully reported years.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Van Buren Township, Madison County since 2015; patterns below come from Madison County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 10.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 7.0%.
November through March accounts for 41.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.7% in 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: SR-37 (2), SR-9 (2) and Monroe St (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 27 of the truck crashes here, or 3.2%, compared with 2.4% in Indiana.
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 Van Buren Township, Madison County fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Madison County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-69; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at July schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- 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 Madison County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-69 | 3 |
| SR-37 | 2 |
| SR-9 | 2 |
| Monroe St | 1 |
| SR-22 | 1 |
| Us- 35 | 1 |
| Walnut | 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 |
Van Buren Township, Madison County at a glance
| Population | 1,817 |
| Land area | 25.0 sq mi |
| Density | 73 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 46070) | $57,667 |
| Median home value (ZIP 46070) | $121,960 |
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 crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.5 a year in 2016–19 and 2.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Van Buren Township, Madison County
How many truck accidents are there in Van Buren Township, Madison County?
846 truck crashes have been reported in Madison County since 2015, with 20 deaths and 320 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Van Buren Township, Madison County?
NHTSA data shows I-69 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Van Buren since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Van Buren 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 Van Buren Township, Madison County?
Since 2015, Madison County has reported 27 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.2% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Van Buren Township, Madison County compared with Indiana?
Madison County records 54.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 80.8 across Indiana.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Van Buren 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.