Perry Township, Marion County, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Perry Township, Marion County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Perry Township, Marion County and Marion County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Marion County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
2.8 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 1.5 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Marion County compares with Indiana
Marion County against Indiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Marion County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Marion County | Indiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 94.7 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.5 | 2.9 | 3.4 | 48% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.33 | 0.36 | 0.49 | 8% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.1% | 2.4% | 2.3% | 12% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 5.2% | 10.6% | 6.2% | 51% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.6% | 22.4% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 18.2% | 17.4% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.4% | 42.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 31.2% | 32.0% | 24.8% | same |
Marion County sits below Indiana on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr.
Perry Township, Marion County at a glance: I-465 most fatal truck crashes within 15 miles of Perry: 15 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 10,966 crashes involving commercial trucks in Marion County since 2015: 3,567 people were injured and 157 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 3 truck crashes every day.
Perry Township, Marion County had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Marion County numbers.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 9.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 7.5%.
November through March accounts for 40.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.7% in Indiana.
The busiest hour is 12–1 am, with 7.6% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 5.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Indiana: 10.6%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-465 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (15). Next come I-70 (12), I-65 (7) and SR-67 (6).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 221 crashes, 2.0% of the total, against 2.4% across Indiana.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in May (11%).
They recorded 2.8 deaths per 100 crashes, against 1.5 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Perry Township, Marion County fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-465; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in May; review collection routes for that month.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Marion County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 15 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-465 | 15 |
| I-70 | 12 |
| I-65 | 7 |
| SR-67 | 6 |
| Harding St | 5 |
| I-70E | 5 |
| SR-37 | 4 |
| I-65S | 3 |
| US-36E | 3 |
| US-40 | 3 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Marion County) |
|---|---|
| I-465 | 1,311 |
| I-65 | 630 |
| I-70 | 554 |
| I-65N | 393 |
| I-465N | 342 |
| I-65S | 291 |
| I-465S | 281 |
| I-70W | 278 |
Perry Township, Marion County at a glance
| Population | 122,156 |
| Land area | 45.9 sq mi |
| Density | 2,660 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 46227) | $53,629 |
| Median home value (ZIP 46227) | $210,122 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Marion 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 | 286 | — | 11.0 |
| 2000s | 564 | +97% | 6.4 |
| 2010s | 711 | +26% | 7.9 |
| 2020s | 1,010 | +42% | 14.0 |
In the 1990s about 286 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 1,010. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 10.2 a year in 2016–19 and 14.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Perry Township, Marion County
How many truck accidents are there in Perry Township, Marion County?
Marion County has had 10,966 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 3,567 people and killing 157.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Perry Township, Marion County?
Since 2015, I-465 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 15 miles of Perry: 15.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Perry Township, Marion County?
The worst month is October: 9.0% of truck crashes in Marion County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Perry Township, Marion County?
Since 2015, Marion County has reported 221 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.0% of its truck crashes.
How does Perry Township, Marion County compare with Indiana for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Marion County has 94.7 truck crashes a year; Indiana has 80.8.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Perry Township, Marion County?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.