Franklin Township, Randolph County, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Franklin Township, Randolph County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Franklin Township, Randolph County and Randolph County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Randolph County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
11 of 193 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Randolph County compares with Indiana
Randolph County against Indiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Randolph County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Randolph County | Indiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 66.9 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 17% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 8.9 | 2.9 | 3.4 | 3.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.54 | 0.36 | 0.49 | 1.5× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 5.6% | 2.4% | 2.3% | 2.4× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 11.7% | 10.6% | 6.2% | 1.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 31.3% | 22.4% | 23.7% | 1.4× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.9% | 17.4% | 13.8% | 49% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.0% | 42.7% | 41.9% | 11% below the state |
| After dark | 22.9% | 32.0% | 24.8% | 28% below the state |
Randolph County sits below Indiana on crashes per 100k residents / yr, in rain, sleet or snow and winter months (nov–mar). Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Randolph County: 8.9 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Indiana: 2.9).
Overview
Randolph County has recorded 193 truck crashes since 2015, with 99 people injured and 17 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 22 days.
Franklin Township, Randolph County had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Randolph County numbers.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in September (13.0% of the year) and are lowest in November (5.2%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 38.0% of truck crashes, against 42.7% across Indiana.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 10.9% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 11.7% of truck crashes, compared with 10.6% in Indiana.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Franklin is Us- 27, with 2 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by CR-1000 (1), CR-400 (1) and CR-BOUNDARY Pike Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
11 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 5.7% share (Indiana: 2.4%).
Route planning tips for Franklin Township, Randolph County fleets
- Review driver schedules for September, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use Us- 27, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 31.3% of truck crashes here, more than Indiana; adjust start times where you can.
- 11.7% 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
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 Randolph County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| Us- 27 | 2 |
| CR-1000 | 1 |
| CR-400 | 1 |
| CR-BOUNDARY Pike Rd | 1 |
| SR-28 | 1 |
| SR-32 | 1 |
| Sr- 28 | 1 |
| US-27 | 1 |
| US-27S | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Randolph County) |
|---|---|
| US-27S | 20 |
| US-27 | 17 |
| US-36 | 17 |
| US-27N | 15 |
| US-36E | 9 |
| US-36W | 6 |
| SR-32W | 6 |
| SR-32E | 5 |
Franklin Township, Randolph County at a glance
| Population | 1,109 |
| Land area | 23.9 sq mi |
| Density | 46 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 47380) | $57,000 |
| Median home value (ZIP 47380) | $107,533 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Randolph 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 | 7 | — | 1.0 |
| 2000s | 10 | +41% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 15 | +42% | 1.1 |
| 2020s | 16 | +7% | 1.4 |
In the 1990s about 7 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 16. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.0 a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Franklin Township, Randolph County
How common are truck crashes in Franklin Township, Randolph County?
193 truck crashes have been reported in Randolph County since 2015, with 17 deaths and 99 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Franklin Township, Randolph County?
Since 2015, Us- 27 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Franklin: 2.
When do most truck crashes happen in Franklin Township, Randolph County?
The worst month is September: 13.0% of truck crashes in Randolph County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Franklin Township, Randolph County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 11 reported crashes in Randolph County since 2015 (5.7% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Franklin Township, Randolph County compared with Indiana?
The yearly rate is 66.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Randolph County, vs 80.8 for Indiana.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Franklin Township, Randolph 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.