Walnut Township, Montgomery County, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Walnut Township, Montgomery County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Walnut 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.
What stands out in Montgomery County: 1 in 21 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 4.8%, vs 2.4% in Indiana.
Overview
Police reported 410 crashes involving commercial trucks in Montgomery County since 2015: 167 people were injured and 17 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 10 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Walnut Township, Montgomery County since 2015, this page uses Montgomery County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in May (11.7% of the year) and are lowest in December (4.9%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.2% of truck crashes, against 42.7% across Indiana.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out 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
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Walnut happened on CR-500S (2), I-74 (2), SR-32 (2), I-74E (1) and I-74W (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
19 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 4.6% share (Indiana: 2.4%).
Route planning tips for Walnut Township, Montgomery County fleets
- Build extra time into May routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 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-500S | 2 |
| I-74 | 2 |
| SR-32 | 2 |
| I-74E | 1 |
| I-74W | 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 |
Walnut Township, Montgomery County at a glance
| Population | 1,354 |
| Land area | 36.4 sq mi |
| Density | 37 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 47968) | $83,242 |
| Median home value (ZIP 47968) | $216,147 |
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. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Walnut Township, Montgomery County
How many truck accidents are there in Walnut Township, Montgomery County?
Since 2015, 410 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Montgomery County (167 injured, 17 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Walnut Township, Montgomery County?
Truck crashes in Montgomery County peak in May, with 11.7% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Walnut Township, Montgomery County?
Since 2015, Montgomery County has reported 19 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.6% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Walnut Township, Montgomery County compared with Indiana?
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 Walnut Township, Montgomery County?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.