Union Township, Montgomery County, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Union Township, Montgomery County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Union 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.
The headline for Montgomery County: 1 in 21 crashes involve a garbage truck (19 since 2015), vs 2.4% across Indiana.
Overview
Montgomery County has recorded 410 truck crashes since 2015, with 167 people injured and 17 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 10 days in fully reported years.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Union Township, Montgomery County since 2015, this page uses Montgomery County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
May has the most truck crashes, 11.7% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (4.9%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.2% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for 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
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Union happened on CR-400N (2), CR-500S (2), I-74 (2), I-74W (2) and I-74E (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 19 of the truck crashes here, or 4.6%, compared with 2.4% in Indiana.
Route planning tips for Union Township, Montgomery County fleets
- Review driver schedules for May, the month with the most truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 24.1% of truck crashes here, more than Indiana; adjust start times where you can.
- 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-400N | 2 |
| CR-500S | 2 |
| I-74 | 2 |
| I-74W | 2 |
| I-74E | 1 |
| SR-32 | 1 |
| SR-32E | 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 |
Union Township, Montgomery County at a glance
| Population | 25,561 |
| Land area | 111.6 sq mi |
| Density | 229 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 47933) | $68,130 |
| Median home value (ZIP 47933) | $178,202 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 10 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 36. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 Union Township, Montgomery County
How many truck crashes happen in Union Township, Montgomery County?
Montgomery County has had 410 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 167 people and killing 17.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Union Township, Montgomery County?
Truck crashes in Montgomery County peak in May, with 11.7% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Union Township, Montgomery County?
Since 2015, Montgomery County has reported 19 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.6% of its truck crashes.
How does Union Township, Montgomery County compare with Indiana for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 93.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Montgomery County, vs 80.8 for Indiana.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Union 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.