Williams Creek, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Williams Creek: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Williams Creek 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. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr.
The headline for Williams Creek: I-465 deadliest road: 7 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Williams Creek since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 10,966 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Marion County. They injured 3,567 people and killed 157.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 3 truck crashes a day.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Williams Creek since 2015; patterns below come from Marion County as a whole.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 9.0% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (7.5%).
November through March accounts for 40.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.7% in Indiana.
By time of day, 12–1 am stands out 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
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Williams Creek is I-465, with 7 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: I-70 (6), I-65 (4) and I-69 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
221 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.0% share (Indiana: 2.4%).
Garbage-truck crashes peak in May (11% of them).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 2.8 deaths compared with 1.5 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Williams Creek fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Marion County.
- Check whether your routes use I-465, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-465 | 7 |
| I-70 | 6 |
| I-65 | 4 |
| I-69 | 3 |
| I-465E | 2 |
| I-65S | 2 |
| 30th | 1 |
| 38th St | 1 |
| 38th Street | 1 |
| Fallcreek Rd | 1 |
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 |
Williams Creek at a glance
| Population | 429 |
| Land area | 0.3 sq mi |
| Density | 1,292 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 46240) | $75,156 |
| Median home value (ZIP 46240) | $347,901 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 286 a year in the 1990s and 1,010 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 10.2 a year in 2016–19, 14.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Williams Creek
How common are truck crashes in Williams Creek?
Since 2015, 10,966 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Marion County (3,567 injured, 157 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Williams Creek?
Since 2015, I-465 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Williams Creek: 7.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Williams Creek?
Truck crashes in Marion County peak in October, with 9.0% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Williams Creek?
221 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Marion County since 2015, 2.0% of all truck crashes.
How does Williams Creek 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 Williams Creek?
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.