Wayne Township, Randolph County, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Wayne Township, Randolph County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Wayne 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 runs above Indiana on 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
Police reported 193 crashes involving commercial trucks in Randolph County since 2015: 99 people were injured and 17 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 22 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Wayne Township, Randolph County since 2015, this page uses Randolph County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
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.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 10.9% of truck crashes.
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). After it: SR-47 (1), SR-49 (1) and US-27 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
11 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 5.7% share (Indiana: 2.4%).
Route planning tips for Wayne Township, Randolph County fleets
- Review driver schedules for September, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to Us- 27 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 |
| SR-47 | 1 |
| SR-49 | 1 |
| US-27 | 1 |
| US-27S | 1 |
| US-36 | 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 |
Wayne Township, Randolph County at a glance
| Population | 4,342 |
| Land area | 39.7 sq mi |
| Density | 109 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 47390) | $50,417 |
| Median home value (ZIP 47390) | $96,839 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 7 to 16. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 Wayne Township, Randolph County
How common are truck crashes in Wayne Township, Randolph County?
Since 2015, 193 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Randolph County (99 injured, 17 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Wayne Township, Randolph County?
Since 2015, Us- 27 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Wayne: 2.
When do most truck crashes happen in Wayne Township, Randolph County?
The worst month is September: 13.0% of truck crashes in Randolph County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Wayne Township, Randolph County?
11 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Randolph County since 2015, 5.7% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Wayne Township, Randolph County compared with Indiana?
Per 100,000 residents, Randolph County has 66.9 truck crashes a year; Indiana has 80.8.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Wayne 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.