Washington Township, Newton County, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Washington Township, Newton County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Washington Township, Newton County and Newton County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Newton County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
3.6 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 4.8 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Newton County compares with Indiana
Newton County against Indiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Newton County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Newton County | Indiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 216.2 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 2.7× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.8 | 2.9 | 3.4 | 1.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.45 | 0.36 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 8.3% | 2.4% | 2.3% | 3.5× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 15.2% | 10.6% | 6.2% | 1.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.0% | 22.4% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.6% | 17.4% | 13.8% | 16% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 49.7% | 42.7% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 33.9% | 32.0% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Indiana, Newton County is lower on in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Indiana on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Newton County: 1 in 12 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 8.3%, vs 2.4% in Indiana.
Overview
Newton County has recorded 353 truck crashes since 2015, with 156 people injured and 17 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 12 days in fully reported years.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Washington Township, Newton County since 2015, this page uses Newton County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 10.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is October at 5.9%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 49.7% of truck crashes, against 42.7% across Indiana.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 9.1% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 15.2% of truck crashes, compared with 10.6% in Indiana.
Where crashes happen
US-24 leads within 10 miles of Washington with 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: CR-50 (1), US-41 (1) and US-52 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
29 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 8.2% share (Indiana: 2.4%).
Their busiest month is January, with 24% of garbage-truck crashes.
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 3.6, vs 4.8 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for Washington Township, Newton County fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Newton County.
- Look at alternatives to US-24 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Waste haulers: January is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Newton County.
- 15.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Indiana; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Newton County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-24 | 2 |
| CR-50 | 1 |
| US-41 | 1 |
| US-52 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Newton County) |
|---|---|
| US-41 | 81 |
| I-65 | 39 |
| SR-10 | 25 |
| US-41N | 25 |
| US-41S | 19 |
| SR-10W | 15 |
| SR-14 | 11 |
| State Rd 10 | 8 |
Washington Township, Newton County at a glance
| Population | 298 |
| Land area | 45.9 sq mi |
| Density | 6 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 47951) | $66,156 |
| Median home value (ZIP 47951) | $115,397 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Newton 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 | 18 | — | 1.3 |
| 2000s | 30 | +72% | 1.3 |
| 2010s | 32 | +5% | 1.3 |
| 2020s | 28 | -10% | 1.0 |
In the 1990s about 18 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 28. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.5 a year in 2016–19, 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Washington Township, Newton County
How many truck accidents are there in Washington Township, Newton County?
353 truck crashes have been reported in Newton County since 2015, with 17 deaths and 156 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Washington Township, Newton County?
NHTSA data shows US-24 with 2 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Washington since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Washington Township, Newton County?
The worst month is January: 10.8% of truck crashes in Newton County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Washington Township, Newton County?
Since 2015, Newton County has reported 29 garbage-truck crashes, or 8.2% of its truck crashes.
How does Washington Township, Newton County compare with Indiana for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Newton County has 216.2 truck crashes a year; Indiana has 80.8.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Washington Township, Newton County?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.