Morgan County, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Morgan County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
12 of 517 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Morgan County compares with Indiana
Morgan County against Indiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Morgan County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Morgan County | Indiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 58.9 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 27% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.3 | 2.9 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.35 | 0.36 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.5% | 2.4% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 7.5% | 10.6% | 6.2% | 29% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.7% | 22.4% | 23.7% | 8% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 18.4% | 17.4% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.8% | 42.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 37.2% | 32.0% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Compared with Indiana, Morgan County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes and after dark.
What stands out in Morgan County: SR-67 4 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road in Morgan County.
Overview
Morgan County has recorded 517 truck crashes since 2015, with 181 people injured and 16 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 8 days.
When crashes happen
July has the most truck crashes, 10.6% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (6.6%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.8% of truck crashes, against 42.7% across Indiana.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 6.4% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 7.5% of truck crashes, compared with 10.6% in Indiana.
Where crashes happen
SR-67 leads in Morgan County with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come I-70 (2), SR-37 (2) and Cr- Letterman Hill Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 12 of the truck crashes here, or 2.3%, compared with 2.4% in Indiana.
Route planning tips for Morgan County fleets
- Build extra time into July routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to SR-67 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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 Morgan County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Morgan County) |
|---|---|
| SR-67 | 4 |
| I-70 | 2 |
| SR-37 | 2 |
| Cr- Letterman Hill Rd | 1 |
| I- 70 | 1 |
| Moulton Rd | 1 |
| SR-144 | 1 |
| SR-144E | 1 |
| SR-37N | 1 |
| SR-39N | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Morgan County) |
|---|---|
| I-70 | 73 |
| SR-37S | 35 |
| SR-37N | 30 |
| SR-67S | 24 |
| SR-67 | 22 |
| I-70W | 21 |
| I-69 | 20 |
| I-70E | 14 |
Morgan County at a glance
| Population | 73,825 |
| Land area | 403.8 sq mi |
| Density | 183 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $81,431 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Morgan 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 | — | 1.8 |
| 2000s | 26 | +151% | 1.3 |
| 2010s | 35 | +35% | 1.0 |
| 2020s | 48 | +34% | 1.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 10 a year in the 1990s and 48 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 1.5 a year in 2016–19 and 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Morgan County
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Questions fleets ask about Morgan County
How common are truck crashes in Morgan County?
Since 2015, 517 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Morgan County (181 injured, 16 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Morgan County?
NHTSA data shows SR-67 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes in Morgan County since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Morgan County?
July has the most truck crashes in Morgan County, 10.6% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Morgan County?
Since 2015, Morgan County has reported 12 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.3% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Morgan County compare with Indiana?
The yearly rate is 58.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Morgan County, vs 80.8 for Indiana.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Morgan 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.