Clay Township, Morgan County, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Clay Township, Morgan County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Clay 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). Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes and after dark.
The headline for Clay Township, Morgan County: SR-67 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Clay: 4 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 517 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Morgan County. They injured 181 people and killed 16.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 8 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Clay Township, Morgan County since 2015, this page uses Morgan County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in July (10.6% of the year) and are lowest in December (6.6%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.8% of truck crashes, against 42.7% across Indiana.
The busiest hour is 10–11 am, with 6.4% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 7.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Indiana: 10.6%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-67 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). After it: I- 70 (2), I-70 (2) and SR-37 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
12 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.3% share (Indiana: 2.4%).
Route planning tips for Clay Township, Morgan County fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Morgan County.
- Check whether your routes use SR-67, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
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 | 4 |
| I- 70 | 2 |
| I-70 | 2 |
| SR-37 | 2 |
| CR-400 S | 1 |
| I-70E | 1 |
| Moulton Rd | 1 |
| SR-144 | 1 |
| SR-144E | 1 |
| SR-37N | 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 |
Clay Township, Morgan County at a glance
| Population | 4,298 |
| Land area | 30.0 sq mi |
| Density | 143 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 46111) | $74,167 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 10 to 48. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.5 a year in 2016–19 and 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Clay Township, Morgan County
How common are truck crashes in Clay 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 Clay Township, Morgan County?
NHTSA data shows SR-67 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Clay since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Clay Township, Morgan County?
The worst month is July: 10.6% of truck crashes in Morgan County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Clay Township, Morgan County?
12 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Morgan County since 2015, 2.3% of all truck crashes.
How does Clay Township, Morgan County compare with Indiana for truck crashes?
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 Clay 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.