Brown Township, Morgan County, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Brown Township, Morgan County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Brown Township, Morgan County and Morgan County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Morgan County numbers.
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). It runs above Indiana on deaths per 100 crashes and after dark.
The headline for Brown Township, Morgan County: SR-67 7 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Brown.
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.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Brown Township, Morgan County since 2015; patterns below come from Morgan County as a whole.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in July (10.6% of the year) and are lowest in December (6.6%).
November through March accounts for 40.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.7% in 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
Within this area, SR-67 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (7). It is followed by I-70 (5), I-70E (4) and SR-37 (4).
Garbage & waste trucks
12 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.3% share (Indiana: 2.4%).
Route planning tips for Brown Township, Morgan County fleets
- Review driver schedules for July, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use SR-67, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Morgan County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-67 | 7 |
| I-70 | 5 |
| I-70E | 4 |
| SR-37 | 4 |
| I- 70 | 3 |
| Airtech Pkwy | 1 |
| CR-400 S | 1 |
| Cartersburg Rd | 1 |
| I-465 | 1 |
| Mooresville Rd | 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 |
Brown Township, Morgan County at a glance
| Population | 14,140 |
| Land area | 22.3 sq mi |
| Density | 633 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 46158) | $81,096 |
| Median home value (ZIP 46158) | $254,906 |
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. NHTSA counts 1.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Brown Township, Morgan County
How many truck crashes happen in Brown Township, Morgan County?
Morgan County has had 517 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 181 people and killing 16.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Brown Township, Morgan County?
NHTSA data shows SR-67 with 7 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Brown since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Brown Township, Morgan County?
Truck crashes in Morgan County peak in July, with 10.6% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Brown Township, Morgan County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 12 reported crashes in Morgan County since 2015 (2.3% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Brown Township, Morgan County compared 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 Brown Township, 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.