Clark Township, Montgomery County, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Clark Township, Montgomery County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Clark Township, Montgomery County and Montgomery County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Montgomery County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
19 of 410 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Montgomery County compares with Indiana
Montgomery County against Indiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Montgomery County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Montgomery County | Indiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 93.7 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.0 | 2.9 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.41 | 0.36 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.8% | 2.4% | 2.3% | 2.0× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 9.0% | 10.6% | 6.2% | 14% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.1% | 22.4% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 17.8% | 17.4% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.2% | 42.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 29.1% | 32.0% | 24.8% | 9% below the state |
Montgomery County sits below Indiana on on snow, slush or ice and after dark. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Montgomery County at a glance: 1 in 21 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 4.8%, vs 2.4% in Indiana.
Overview
Montgomery County has recorded 410 truck crashes since 2015, with 167 people injured and 17 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 10 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Clark Township, Montgomery County since 2015; patterns below come from Montgomery County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is May with 11.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 4.9%.
November through March accounts for 40.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.7% in Indiana.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 10.0% of truck crashes.
9.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 10.6% across Indiana.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, CR-500S had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (2). It is followed by CR-250 E (1), CR-850 (1) and I-74W (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
19 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 4.6% share (Indiana: 2.4%).
Route planning tips for Clark Township, Montgomery County fleets
- Plan May schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Montgomery County.
- Where you can, review stops along CR-500S; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Morning starts matter: 24.1% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Indiana.
- 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 Montgomery County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-500S | 2 |
| CR-250 E | 1 |
| CR-850 | 1 |
| I-74W | 1 |
| SR-32 | 1 |
| SR-32E | 1 |
| SR-75 | 1 |
| US-231S | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Montgomery County) |
|---|---|
| I-74 | 64 |
| I-74W | 31 |
| I-74E | 26 |
| SR-32E | 21 |
| US-231 | 20 |
| US-231N | 18 |
| US-231S | 12 |
| SR-32 | 9 |
Clark Township, Montgomery County at a glance
| Population | 1,874 |
| Land area | 36.4 sq mi |
| Density | 51 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 47954) | $81,364 |
| Median home value (ZIP 47954) | $185,652 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Montgomery 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 | 10 | — | 1.2 |
| 2000s | 29 | +199% | 1.5 |
| 2010s | 36 | +25% | 1.1 |
| 2020s | 36 | +2% | 2.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 10 a year in the 1990s and 36 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.0 a year in 2016–19 and 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Clark Township, Montgomery County
How many truck accidents are there in Clark Township, Montgomery County?
410 truck crashes have been reported in Montgomery County since 2015, with 17 deaths and 167 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Clark Township, Montgomery County?
CR-500S had 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Clark since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Clark Township, Montgomery County?
The worst month is May: 11.7% of truck crashes in Montgomery County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Clark Township, Montgomery County?
19 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Montgomery County since 2015, 4.6% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Clark Township, Montgomery County compared with Indiana?
Per 100,000 residents, Montgomery County has 93.7 truck crashes a year; Indiana has 80.8.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Clark Township, Montgomery 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.