Washington Township, Parke County, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Washington Township, Parke County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Washington Township, Parke County and Parke County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Parke County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
1 of 92 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Parke County compares with Indiana
Parke County against Indiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Parke County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Parke County | Indiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 47.9 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 41% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.4 | 2.9 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.34 | 0.36 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.1% | 2.4% | 2.3% | 51% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.5% | 10.6% | 6.2% | 67% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.0% | 22.4% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 5.8% | 17.4% | 13.8% | 67% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.4% | 42.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 24.1% | 32.0% | 24.8% | 24% below the state |
Parke County sits below Indiana on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes.
Parke County at a glance: October 15.2% of truck crashes happen in October, more than any other month.
Overview
Parke County has recorded 92 truck crashes since 2015, with 33 people injured and 3 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 46 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Washington Township, Parke County since 2015; patterns below come from Parke County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 15.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is June at 4.3%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.4% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Indiana.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 12.0% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 3.5% of truck crashes, compared with 10.6% in Indiana.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Washington since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-36 (1) and SR-47 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 1.1% of the total, against 2.4% across Indiana.
Route planning tips for Washington Township, Parke County fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Parke County.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Parke County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-36 | 1 |
| SR-47 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Parke County) |
|---|---|
| US-41S | 14 |
| US-36W | 8 |
| US-41N | 8 |
| US-36E | 7 |
| US-41 | 6 |
| SR-236E | 4 |
| US-36 | 4 |
| Cr 300 | 2 |
Washington Township, Parke County at a glance
| Population | 1,463 |
| Land area | 35.9 sq mi |
| Density | 41 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 47859) | $74,583 |
| Median home value (ZIP 47859) | $247,188 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Parke 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 | 2 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 10 | +311% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 8 | -11% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 7 | -22% | 0.2 |
In the 1990s about 2 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 7. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Washington Township, Parke County
How many truck crashes happen in Washington Township, Parke County?
Since 2015, 92 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Parke County (33 injured, 3 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in Washington Township, Parke County?
October has the most truck crashes in Parke County, 15.2% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Washington Township, Parke County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Parke County since 2015 (1.1% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Washington Township, Parke County compare with Indiana?
The yearly rate is 47.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Parke County, vs 80.8 for Indiana.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Washington Township, Parke 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.