Wayne Township, Marion County, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Wayne Township, Marion County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Wayne 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 |
Compared with Indiana, Marion County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr.
The headline for Wayne Township, Marion County: I-465 17 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 15 miles of Wayne.
Overview
Police reported 10,966 crashes involving commercial trucks in Marion County since 2015: 3,567 people were injured and 157 were killed.
That averages about 3 truck crashes a day in fully reported years.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Wayne Township, Marion County since 2015; patterns below come from Marion County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 9.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 7.5%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.4% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Indiana.
The busiest hour is 12–1 am, with 7.6% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 5.2% of truck crashes, compared with 10.6% in Indiana.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-465 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (17). After it: I-70 (11), I-65 (8) and Harding St (5).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 221 of the truck crashes here, or 2.0%, compared with 2.4% in Indiana.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in May (11%).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 2.8, vs 1.5 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for Wayne 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.
- Waste haulers: May is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Marion County.
- 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 Marion County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 15 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-465 | 17 |
| I-70 | 11 |
| I-65 | 8 |
| Harding St | 5 |
| SR-67 | 5 |
| I-65S | 4 |
| I-70E | 4 |
| SR-37 | 4 |
| I-465E | 3 |
| I-65N | 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 |
Wayne Township, Marion County at a glance
| Population | 149,349 |
| Land area | 48.7 sq mi |
| Density | 3,066 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 46224) | $55,986 |
| Median home value (ZIP 46224) | $183,734 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 286 to 1,010. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 10.2 a year in 2016–19, 14.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Wayne Township, Marion County
How many truck accidents are there in Wayne Township, Marion County?
10,966 truck crashes have been reported in Marion County since 2015, with 157 deaths and 3,567 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Wayne Township, Marion County?
NHTSA data shows I-465 with 17 fatal large-truck crashes within 15 miles of Wayne since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Wayne Township, Marion County?
The worst month is October: 9.0% of truck crashes in Marion County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Wayne Township, Marion County?
221 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Marion County since 2015, 2.0% of all truck crashes.
How does Wayne Township, Marion County compare with Indiana for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 94.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Marion County, vs 80.8 for Indiana.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Wayne 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.