Madison Township, Morgan County, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Madison Township, Morgan County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Madison 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 |
Morgan County has lower values than Indiana for crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes and after dark.
What stands out in Madison Township, Morgan County: SR-67 7 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Madison.
Overview
Morgan County has recorded 517 truck crashes since 2015, with 181 people injured and 16 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 8 days in fully reported years.
Madison Township, Morgan County had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Morgan County numbers.
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.
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 (7). Next come I-70 (4), I-70E (4) and SR-37 (4).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 12 crashes, 2.3% of the total, against 2.4% across Indiana.
Route planning tips for Madison Township, Morgan County fleets
- Review driver schedules for July, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-67; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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 | 4 |
| I-70E | 4 |
| SR-37 | 4 |
| Southport Rd | 2 |
| Airtech Pkwy | 1 |
| Harding St | 1 |
| I- 70 | 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 |
Madison Township, Morgan County at a glance
| Population | 10,343 |
| Land area | 27.5 sq mi |
| Density | 376 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 46113) | $84,463 |
| Median home value (ZIP 46113) | $248,018 |
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.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Madison Township, Morgan County
How common are truck crashes in Madison Township, 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 Madison Township, Morgan County?
Since 2015, SR-67 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Madison: 7.
When do most truck crashes happen in Madison Township, Morgan County?
The worst month is July: 10.6% of truck crashes in Morgan County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Madison Township, Morgan County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 12 reported crashes in Morgan County since 2015 (2.3% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Madison Township, 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 can I plan a safer truck route in Madison 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.