Monroe Township, Randolph County, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Monroe Township, Randolph County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Monroe 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 has lower values than Indiana for crashes per 100k residents / yr, in rain, sleet or snow and winter months (nov–mar). It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Randolph County: 8.9 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 2.9 across Indiana.
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.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Monroe Township, Randolph County since 2015; patterns below come from Randolph County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is September with 13.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 5.2%.
November through March accounts for 38.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.7% in Indiana.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (10.9%).
Road surface: 11.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Indiana: 10.6%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, Us- 27 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (2). Next come CR-1000 (1), CR-400 (1) and SR-28 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 11 of the truck crashes here, or 5.7%, compared with 2.4% in Indiana.
Route planning tips for Monroe Township, Randolph County fleets
- Build extra time into September routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use Us- 27, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Morning starts matter: 31.3% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Indiana.
- 11.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Indiana; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 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 |
| SR-28 | 1 |
| SR-32 | 1 |
| Sr- 28 | 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 |
Monroe Township, Randolph County at a glance
| Population | 3,445 |
| Land area | 29.1 sq mi |
| Density | 118 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 47340) | $63,205 |
| Median home value (ZIP 47340) | $173,956 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 7 a year in the 1990s and 16 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Monroe Township, Randolph County
How many truck crashes happen in Monroe Township, Randolph County?
Randolph County has had 193 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 99 people and killing 17.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Monroe Township, Randolph County?
Since 2015, Us- 27 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Monroe: 2.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Monroe Township, Randolph County?
Truck crashes in Randolph County peak in September, with 13.0% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Monroe Township, Randolph County?
11 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Randolph County since 2015, 5.7% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Monroe Township, Randolph County compare with Indiana?
Per 100,000 residents, Randolph County has 66.9 truck crashes a year; Indiana has 80.8.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Monroe 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.