Brown Township, Ripley County, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Brown Township, Ripley County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Brown Township, Ripley County and Ripley County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Ripley County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
20 of 320 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Ripley County compares with Indiana
Ripley County against Indiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Ripley County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Ripley County | Indiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 94.0 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.6 | 2.9 | 3.4 | 1.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.36 | 0.36 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 6.3% | 2.4% | 2.3% | 2.7× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 7.0% | 10.6% | 6.2% | 34% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.8% | 22.4% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.6% | 17.4% | 13.8% | 16% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.4% | 42.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 25.8% | 32.0% | 24.8% | 19% below the state |
Ripley County sits below Indiana on on snow, slush or ice, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
Ripley County at a glance: 1 in 16 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 6.3%, vs 2.4% in Indiana.
Overview
Ripley County has recorded 320 truck crashes since 2015, with 114 people injured and 15 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 13 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Brown Township, Ripley County since 2015, this page uses Ripley County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 12.5% of the yearly total, while September has the fewest (6.6%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.4% of truck crashes, against 42.7% across Indiana.
The busiest hour is 7–8 am, with 8.1% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 7.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Indiana: 10.6%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Brown since 2015: SR-129 (2), US-421 (2), US-50 (1) and Us- 50 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 20 crashes, 6.2% of the total, against 2.4% across Indiana.
Their busiest month is November, with 20% of garbage-truck crashes.
Route planning tips for Brown Township, Ripley County fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Ripley County.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in November; review collection routes for that month.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 26.8% of truck crashes here, more than Indiana; adjust start times where you can.
- 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 Ripley County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-129 | 2 |
| US-421 | 2 |
| US-50 | 1 |
| Us- 50 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Ripley County) |
|---|---|
| I-74 | 44 |
| US-50 | 32 |
| US-421 | 20 |
| US-50W | 19 |
| US-421N | 12 |
| US-50E | 10 |
| US-421S | 9 |
| I-74W | 9 |
Brown Township, Ripley County at a glance
| Population | 1,728 |
| Land area | 53.6 sq mi |
| Density | 32 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 47017) | $94,926 |
| Median home value (ZIP 47017) | $235,392 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Ripley 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 | 10 | — | 1.3 |
| 2000s | 19 | +88% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 26 | +34% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 25 | -3% | 1.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 10 to 25. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Brown Township, Ripley County
How many truck crashes happen in Brown Township, Ripley County?
Since 2015, 320 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Ripley County (114 injured, 15 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Brown Township, Ripley County?
The worst month is February: 12.5% of truck crashes in Ripley County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Brown Township, Ripley County?
20 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Ripley County since 2015, 6.2% of all truck crashes.
How does Brown Township, Ripley County compare with Indiana for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 94.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Ripley County, vs 80.8 for Indiana.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Brown Township, Ripley 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.