Ripley Township, Montgomery County, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Ripley Township, Montgomery County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Ripley 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. Where it is 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.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 10 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Ripley Township, Montgomery County since 2015, this page uses Montgomery County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is May with 11.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 4.9%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.2% of truck crashes, against 42.7% across Indiana.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (10.0%).
Road surface: 9.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Indiana: 10.6%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Ripley is CR-400N, with 2 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: I-74 (1), I-74W (1) and SR-47 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 19 crashes, 4.6% of the total, against 2.4% across Indiana.
Route planning tips for Ripley Township, Montgomery County fleets
- Build extra time into May routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use CR-400N, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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-400N | 2 |
| I-74 | 1 |
| I-74W | 1 |
| SR-47 | 1 |
| US-231 | 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 |
Ripley Township, Montgomery County at a glance
| Population | 912 |
| Land area | 31.6 sq mi |
| Density | 29 per sq mi |
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. NHTSA counts 1.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Ripley Township, Montgomery County
How common are truck crashes in Ripley Township, Montgomery County?
410 truck crashes have been reported in Montgomery County since 2015, with 17 deaths and 167 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Ripley Township, Montgomery County?
NHTSA data shows CR-400N with 2 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Ripley since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Ripley Township, Montgomery County?
The worst month is May: 11.7% of truck crashes in Montgomery County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Ripley Township, Montgomery County?
19 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Montgomery County since 2015, 4.6% of all truck crashes.
How does Ripley Township, Montgomery County compare with Indiana for truck crashes?
Montgomery County records 93.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 80.8 across Indiana.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Ripley 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.