Van Buren Township, Monroe County, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Van Buren Township, Monroe County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Van Buren Township, Monroe County and Monroe County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Monroe County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 1.8 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Monroe County compares with Indiana
Monroe County against Indiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Monroe County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Monroe County | Indiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 29.2 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 64% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.8 | 2.9 | 3.4 | 38% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.31 | 0.36 | 0.49 | 14% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.9% | 2.4% | 2.3% | 2.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 5.1% | 10.6% | 6.2% | 52% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.2% | 22.4% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.3% | 17.4% | 13.8% | 35% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 37.6% | 42.7% | 41.9% | 12% below the state |
| After dark | 18.4% | 32.0% | 24.8% | 43% below the state |
Compared with Indiana, Monroe County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It runs above Indiana on garbage-truck share.
Monroe County at a glance: 1 in 21 garbage-truck share of crashes is 4.9%, against 2.4% for Indiana.
Overview
Since 2015, 479 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Monroe County. They injured 146 people and killed 9.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 9 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Van Buren Township, Monroe County since 2015, this page uses Monroe County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
June has the most truck crashes, 11.1% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (5.6%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 37.6% of truck crashes, against 42.7% across Indiana.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 9.0% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 5.1% of truck crashes, compared with 10.6% in Indiana.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Van Buren is I-69, with 2 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by Indiana Ave (1), S Lincoln St (1) and SR-37S (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
24 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 5.0% share (Indiana: 2.4%).
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in April (17%).
They recorded 0.0 deaths per 100 crashes, against 1.8 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Van Buren Township, Monroe County fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 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 April schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Monroe County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-69 | 2 |
| Indiana Ave | 1 |
| S Lincoln St | 1 |
| SR-37S | 1 |
| SR-45 | 1 |
| SR-46 | 1 |
| Walnut St | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Monroe County) |
|---|---|
| I-69 | 42 |
| SR-37N | 23 |
| SR-37 | 21 |
| SR-37S | 13 |
| SR-46W | 11 |
| SR-46E | 10 |
| State Rd 46 | 10 |
| SR-46 | 10 |
Van Buren Township, Monroe County at a glance
| Population | 12,817 |
| Land area | 34.8 sq mi |
| Density | 368 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 47403) | $70,582 |
| Median home value (ZIP 47403) | $236,306 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Monroe 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 | 9 | — | 1.8 |
| 2000s | 34 | +256% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 40 | +18% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 37 | -5% | 1.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 9 to 37. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Van Buren Township, Monroe County
How common are truck crashes in Van Buren Township, Monroe County?
Since 2015, 479 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Monroe County (146 injured, 9 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Van Buren Township, Monroe County?
Since 2015, I-69 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Van Buren: 2.
When do most truck crashes happen in Van Buren Township, Monroe County?
The worst month is June: 11.1% of truck crashes in Monroe County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Van Buren Township, Monroe County?
Since 2015, Monroe County has reported 24 garbage-truck crashes, or 5.0% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Van Buren Township, Monroe County compared with Indiana?
Per 100,000 residents, Monroe County has 29.2 truck crashes a year; Indiana has 80.8.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Van Buren Township, Monroe County?
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.