Ray Township, Morgan County, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Ray Township, Morgan County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Ray 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 stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes and after dark.
The headline for Morgan County: July the month with the most truck crashes: 10.6% of the year's total.
Overview
Police reported 517 crashes involving commercial trucks in Morgan County since 2015: 181 people were injured and 16 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 8 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Ray 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%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.8% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for 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
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Ray since 2015 were spread across roads: US-231 (2) and Cr- Letterman Hill Rd (1).
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 Ray Township, Morgan County fleets
- Review driver schedules for July, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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) |
|---|---|
| US-231 | 2 |
| Cr- Letterman Hill 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 |
Ray Township, Morgan County at a glance
| Population | 1,597 |
| Land area | 25.6 sq mi |
| Density | 62 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 46166) | $86,042 |
| Median home value (ZIP 46166) | $156,443 |
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 Ray Township, Morgan County
How many truck accidents are there in Ray Township, Morgan County?
517 truck crashes have been reported in Morgan County since 2015, with 16 deaths and 181 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Ray Township, Morgan County?
Truck crashes in Morgan County peak in July, with 10.6% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Ray Township, Morgan County?
Since 2015, Morgan County has reported 12 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.3% of its truck crashes.
How does Ray Township, Morgan County compare with Indiana for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Morgan County has 58.9 truck crashes a year; Indiana has 80.8.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Ray 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.