Washington Township, Ripley County, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Washington Township, Ripley County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Washington 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 |
Compared with Indiana, Ripley County is lower on on snow, slush or ice, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Ripley County: 1 in 16 crashes involve a garbage truck (20 since 2015), vs 2.4% across Indiana.
Overview
Since 2015, 320 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Ripley County. They injured 114 people and killed 15.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 13 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Washington Township, Ripley County since 2015, this page uses Ripley County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in February (12.5% of the year) and are lowest in September (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 Washington since 2015: SR-129 (2), SR-350 (2), US-421 (2), SR-48E (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 Washington Township, Ripley County fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Waste haulers: November is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Ripley County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 26.8% of truck crashes here, more than Indiana; adjust start times where you can.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Ripley County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-129 | 2 |
| SR-350 | 2 |
| US-421 | 2 |
| SR-48E | 1 |
| 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 |
Washington Township, Ripley County at a glance
| Population | 2,317 |
| Land area | 29.3 sq mi |
| Density | 79 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 47031) | $70,575 |
| Median home value (ZIP 47031) | $195,514 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 10 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 25. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 Washington Township, Ripley County
How many truck accidents are there in Washington Township, Ripley County?
320 truck crashes have been reported in Ripley County since 2015, with 15 deaths and 114 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Washington Township, Ripley County?
The worst month is February: 12.5% of truck crashes in Ripley County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Washington Township, Ripley County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 20 reported crashes in Ripley County since 2015 (6.2% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Washington Township, Ripley County compared with Indiana?
The yearly rate is 94.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Ripley County, vs 80.8 for Indiana.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Washington Township, Ripley 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.