Ripley Township, Rush County, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Ripley Township, Rush County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Ripley Township, Rush County and Rush County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Rush County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
9 of 138 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Rush County compares with Indiana
Rush County against Indiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Rush County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Rush County | Indiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 67.3 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 17% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.4 | 2.9 | 3.4 | 17% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.40 | 0.36 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 6.5% | 2.4% | 2.3% | 2.7× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 8.9% | 10.6% | 6.2% | 16% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.0% | 22.4% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.5% | 17.4% | 13.8% | 40% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 46.0% | 42.7% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 20.2% | 32.0% | 24.8% | 37% below the state |
Rush County sits below Indiana on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Rush County: 1 in 16 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 6.5%, vs 2.4% in Indiana.
Overview
Rush County has recorded 138 truck crashes since 2015, with 53 people injured and 3 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 32 days in fully reported years.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Ripley Township, Rush County since 2015; patterns below come from Rush County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is November with 14.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 5.8%.
November through March accounts for 46.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.7% in Indiana.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 10.1% of truck crashes.
8.9% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 10.6% across Indiana.
Where crashes happen
I-70 leads within 10 miles of Ripley with 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by I-70E (2), CR-600 (1) and Sr- 3 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 9 crashes, 6.5% of the total, against 2.4% across Indiana.
Route planning tips for Ripley Township, Rush County fleets
- Build extra time into November routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-70; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 25.0% 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
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 Rush County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-70 | 5 |
| I-70E | 2 |
| CR-600 | 1 |
| Sr- 3 | 1 |
| US-40 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Rush County) |
|---|---|
| SR-3S | 12 |
| SR-3N | 12 |
| State Rd 3 | 8 |
| SR-44E | 7 |
| US-52E | 4 |
| SR-44 | 3 |
| SR-3 | 3 |
| SR-244W | 3 |
Ripley Township, Rush County at a glance
| Population | 2,057 |
| Land area | 35.7 sq mi |
| Density | 58 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 46115) | $61,406 |
| Median home value (ZIP 46115) | $204,000 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Rush 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 | 4 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 10 | +155% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 10 | +0% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 12 | +13% | 0.2 |
In the 1990s about 4 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 12. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Ripley Township, Rush County
How common are truck crashes in Ripley Township, Rush County?
138 truck crashes have been reported in Rush County since 2015, with 3 deaths and 53 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Ripley Township, Rush County?
I-70 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Ripley since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Ripley Township, Rush County?
The worst month is November: 14.5% of truck crashes in Rush County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Ripley Township, Rush County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 9 reported crashes in Rush County since 2015 (6.5% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Ripley Township, Rush County compare with Indiana?
Per 100,000 residents, Rush County has 67.3 truck crashes a year; Indiana has 80.8.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Ripley Township, Rush 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.