Greenfield Township, Orange County, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Greenfield Township, Orange County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Greenfield Township, Orange County and Orange County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Orange County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
4 of 107 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Orange County compares with Indiana
Orange County against Indiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Orange County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Orange County | Indiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 47.7 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 41% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.7 | 2.9 | 3.4 | 2.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.43 | 0.36 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.9% | 2.4% | 2.3% | 1.6× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 6.7% | 10.6% | 6.2% | 36% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.3% | 22.4% | 23.7% | 18% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.6% | 17.4% | 13.8% | 39% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 32.7% | 42.7% | 41.9% | 23% below the state |
| After dark | 22.1% | 32.0% | 24.8% | 31% below the state |
Orange County sits below Indiana 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, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
Orange County at a glance: 6.7 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 2.9 across Indiana.
Overview
Police reported 107 crashes involving commercial trucks in Orange County since 2015: 46 people were injured and 7 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 39 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Greenfield Township, Orange County since 2015, this page uses Orange County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 13.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 4.7%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 32.7% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Indiana.
The busiest hour is 10–11 am, with 10.3% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 6.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Indiana: 10.6%).
Where crashes happen
SR-37 leads within 10 miles of Greenfield with 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-56W (1), SR-64 (1) and Sr- 64 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 4 of the truck crashes here, or 3.7%, compared with 2.4% in Indiana.
Route planning tips for Greenfield Township, Orange County fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use SR-37, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Orange County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-37 | 2 |
| SR-56W | 1 |
| SR-64 | 1 |
| Sr- 64 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Orange County) |
|---|---|
| US-150 | 11 |
| US-150W | 6 |
| SR-56W | 5 |
| SR-37N | 5 |
| SR-37 | 4 |
| SR-37S | 4 |
| SR-56E | 3 |
| SR-56 | 2 |
Greenfield Township, Orange County at a glance
| Population | 723 |
| Land area | 41.2 sq mi |
| Density | 18 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 47454) | $52,200 |
| Median home value (ZIP 47454) | $155,323 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Orange 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 | 1 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 7 | +400% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 8 | +17% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 11 | +34% | 0.8 |
In the 1990s about 1 truck crash a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 11. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Greenfield Township, Orange County
How many truck crashes happen in Greenfield Township, Orange County?
Since 2015, 107 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Orange County (46 injured, 7 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Greenfield Township, Orange County?
SR-37 had 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Greenfield since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Greenfield Township, Orange County?
Truck crashes in Orange County peak in June, with 13.1% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Greenfield Township, Orange County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 4 reported crashes in Orange County since 2015 (3.7% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Greenfield Township, Orange County compare with Indiana?
The yearly rate is 47.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Orange County, vs 80.8 for Indiana.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Greenfield Township, Orange 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.