Wayne Township, Owen County, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Wayne Township, Owen County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Wayne Township, Owen County and Owen County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Owen County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
7 of 102 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Owen County compares with Indiana
Owen County against Indiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Owen County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Owen County | Indiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 41.2 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 49% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.0 | 2.9 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.55 | 0.36 | 0.49 | 1.5× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 7.1% | 2.4% | 2.3% | 3.0× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 7.1% | 10.6% | 6.2% | 33% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 38.4% | 22.4% | 23.7% | 1.7× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.1% | 17.4% | 13.8% | 19% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 35.4% | 42.7% | 41.9% | 17% below the state |
| After dark | 31.3% | 32.0% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Indiana, Owen County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Owen County: 1 in 14 crashes involve a garbage truck (7 since 2015), vs 2.4% across Indiana.
Overview
Owen County has recorded 102 truck crashes since 2015, with 54 people injured and 4 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 41 days in fully reported years.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Wayne Township, Owen County since 2015, this page uses Owen County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in August (18.6% of the year) and are lowest in July (3.9%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 35.4% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Indiana.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 11.8% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 7.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Indiana: 10.6%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-231 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). After it: Cr- Letterman Hill Rd (1) and SR-46 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
7 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 6.9% share (Indiana: 2.4%).
Route planning tips for Wayne Township, Owen County fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along US-231; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 38.4% of truck crashes here, more than Indiana; adjust start times where you can.
- 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 Owen County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-231 | 3 |
| Cr- Letterman Hill Rd | 1 |
| SR-46 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Owen County) |
|---|---|
| US-231N | 19 |
| US-231 | 15 |
| SR-46W | 5 |
| SR-46E | 5 |
| State Rd 46 | 3 |
| Porter Ridge | 3 |
| Beech Church | 2 |
| Morgan St | 2 |
Wayne Township, Owen County at a glance
| Population | 1,719 |
| Land area | 22.1 sq mi |
| Density | 78 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 47433) | $59,520 |
| Median home value (ZIP 47433) | $199,140 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Owen 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 | 5 | — | 1.0 |
| 2000s | 12 | +161% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 10 | -23% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 9 | -9% | 0.4 |
In the 1990s about 5 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 9. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Wayne Township, Owen County
How many truck accidents are there in Wayne Township, Owen County?
Since 2015, 102 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Owen County (54 injured, 4 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Wayne Township, Owen County?
NHTSA data shows US-231 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Wayne since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Wayne Township, Owen County?
Truck crashes in Owen County peak in August, with 18.6% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Wayne Township, Owen County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 7 reported crashes in Owen County since 2015 (6.9% of truck crashes).
How does Wayne Township, Owen County compare with Indiana for truck crashes?
Owen County records 41.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 80.8 across Indiana.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Wayne Township, Owen 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.