Washington Township, Rush County, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Washington Township, Rush County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Washington 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 has lower values than Indiana for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is 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
Police reported 138 crashes involving commercial trucks in Rush County since 2015: 53 people were injured and 3 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 32 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Washington Township, Rush County since 2015; patterns below come from Rush County as a whole.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in November (14.5% of the year) and are lowest in February (5.8%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 46.0% of truck crashes, against 42.7% across Indiana.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (10.1%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 8.9% of truck crashes, compared with 10.6% in Indiana.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-70 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). It is followed by I-70W (2), Sr- 3 (1) and Sr- 44 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 9 of the truck crashes here, or 6.5%, compared with 2.4% in Indiana.
Route planning tips for Washington Township, Rush County fleets
- Review driver schedules for November, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-70; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Morning starts matter: 25.0% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Indiana.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Rush County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-70 | 4 |
| I-70W | 2 |
| Sr- 3 | 1 |
| Sr- 44 | 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 |
Washington Township, Rush County at a glance
| Population | 402 |
| Land area | 34.3 sq mi |
| Density | 12 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 46127) | $52,639 |
| Median home value (ZIP 46127) | $358,880 |
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 Washington Township, Rush County
How many truck accidents are there in Washington Township, Rush County?
Rush County has had 138 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 53 people and killing 3.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Washington Township, Rush County?
NHTSA data shows I-70 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Washington since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Washington Township, Rush County?
November has the most truck crashes in Rush County, 14.5% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Washington Township, Rush County?
Since 2015, Rush County has reported 9 garbage-truck crashes, or 6.5% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Washington Township, Rush County compared with Indiana?
The yearly rate is 67.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Rush County, vs 80.8 for Indiana.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Washington 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.