Union Township, Randolph County, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Union Township, Randolph County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Union 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 |
Compared with Indiana, Randolph County is lower 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.
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.
That averages about one truck crash every 22 days in fully reported years.
Union Township, Randolph County had 13 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%).
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%).
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 Union is US-35, with 2 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by CR-400 (1), SR-32 (1) and Sr- 1 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
11 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 5.7% share (Indiana: 2.4%).
Route planning tips for Union Township, Randolph County fleets
- Build extra time into September routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along US-35; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 31.3% of truck crashes here, more than Indiana; adjust start times where you can.
- With 11.7% 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
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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-35 | 2 |
| CR-400 | 1 |
| SR-32 | 1 |
| Sr- 1 | 1 |
| US-35S | 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 |
Union Township, Randolph County at a glance
| Population | 1,941 |
| Land area | 71.5 sq mi |
| Density | 27 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 47358) | $79,063 |
| Median home value (ZIP 47358) | $133,181 |
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. NHTSA counts 1.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Union Township, Randolph County
How many truck crashes happen in Union Township, Randolph County?
Since 2015, 193 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Randolph County (99 injured, 17 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Union Township, Randolph County?
US-35 had 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Union since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Union Township, Randolph County?
September has the most truck crashes in Randolph County, 13.0% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Union 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 Union 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 Union Township, Randolph 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.