Franklin Township, Putnam County, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Franklin Township, Putnam County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Franklin Township, Putnam County and Putnam County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Putnam County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
16 of 700 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Putnam County compares with Indiana
Putnam County against Indiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Putnam County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Putnam County | Indiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 153.9 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 1.9× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.7 | 2.9 | 3.4 | 41% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.37 | 0.36 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.3% | 2.4% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 17.0% | 10.6% | 6.2% | 1.6× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.1% | 22.4% | 23.7% | 19% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 25.5% | 17.4% | 13.8% | 1.5× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 46.9% | 42.7% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 30.3% | 32.0% | 24.8% | same |
Putnam County sits below Indiana on deaths per 100 crashes and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in Putnam County: 17.0% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 10.6% across Indiana.
Overview
Putnam County has recorded 700 truck crashes since 2015, with 244 people injured and 12 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 6 days in fully reported years.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Franklin Township, Putnam County since 2015; patterns below come from Putnam County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 12.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is September at 5.9%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 46.9% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Indiana.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 8.0% of truck crashes.
17.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 10.6% across Indiana.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Franklin since 2015: CR-250 E (1), CR-500S (1) and US-231S (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 16 crashes, 2.3% of the total, against 2.4% across Indiana.
Route planning tips for Franklin Township, Putnam County fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- With 17.0% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Indiana), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Putnam County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-250 E | 1 |
| CR-500S | 1 |
| US-231S | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Putnam County) |
|---|---|
| I-70 | 276 |
| US-231 | 32 |
| I-70 West | 25 |
| US-231S | 22 |
| I-70 East | 21 |
| I-70E | 20 |
| US-40 | 19 |
| I-70W | 18 |
Franklin Township, Putnam County at a glance
| Population | 1,683 |
| Land area | 34.4 sq mi |
| Density | 49 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 46172) | $85,912 |
| Median home value (ZIP 46172) | $177,355 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Putnam 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 | 14 | — | 1.1 |
| 2000s | 30 | +119% | 1.5 |
| 2010s | 51 | +72% | 1.6 |
| 2020s | 59 | +15% | 0.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 14 to 59. 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 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Franklin Township, Putnam County
How many truck accidents are there in Franklin Township, Putnam County?
700 truck crashes have been reported in Putnam County since 2015, with 12 deaths and 244 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Franklin Township, Putnam County?
The worst month is January: 12.7% of truck crashes in Putnam County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Franklin Township, Putnam County?
16 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Putnam County since 2015, 2.3% of all truck crashes.
How does Franklin Township, Putnam County compare with Indiana for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Putnam County has 153.9 truck crashes a year; Indiana has 80.8.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Franklin Township, Putnam 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.