Johnson Township, Scott County, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Johnson Township, Scott County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Johnson Township, Scott County and Scott County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Scott County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
4 of 325 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Scott County compares with Indiana
Scott County against Indiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Scott County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Scott County | Indiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 112.4 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 1.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.2 | 2.9 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.51 | 0.36 | 0.49 | 1.4× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.3% | 2.4% | 2.3% | 44% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 5.2% | 10.6% | 6.2% | 50% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.0% | 22.4% | 23.7% | 20% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.4% | 17.4% | 13.8% | 12% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.9% | 42.7% | 41.9% | 9% below the state |
| After dark | 36.3% | 32.0% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Scott County has lower values than Indiana for garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Johnson Township, Scott County: I-65 deadliest road: 7 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Johnson since 2015.
Overview
Scott County has recorded 325 truck crashes since 2015, with 164 people injured and 13 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 13 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Johnson Township, Scott County since 2015; patterns below come from Scott County as a whole.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in July (12.6% of the year) and are lowest in June (6.5%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 38.9% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Indiana.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (8.0%).
Road surface: 5.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Indiana: 10.6%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Johnson is I-65, with 7 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come I- 65 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
4 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.2% share (Indiana: 2.4%).
Route planning tips for Johnson Township, Scott County fleets
- Build extra time into July routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-65; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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 Scott County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-65 | 7 |
| I- 65 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Scott County) |
|---|---|
| I-65 | 173 |
| I-65S | 16 |
| I-65N | 16 |
| SR-56 | 14 |
| SR-56E | 11 |
| SR-56W | 9 |
| US-31N | 5 |
| SR-256E | 4 |
Johnson Township, Scott County at a glance
| Population | 2,456 |
| Land area | 30.2 sq mi |
| Density | 81 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 47230) | $80,729 |
| Median home value (ZIP 47230) | $248,107 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Scott 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 | 14 | +216% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 22 | +59% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 30 | +36% | 1.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 4 a year in the 1990s and 30 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Johnson Township, Scott County
How common are truck crashes in Johnson Township, Scott County?
Scott County has had 325 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 164 people and killing 13.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Johnson Township, Scott County?
NHTSA data shows I-65 with 7 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Johnson since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Johnson Township, Scott County?
July has the most truck crashes in Scott County, 12.6% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Johnson Township, Scott County?
4 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Scott County since 2015, 1.2% of all truck crashes.
How does Johnson Township, Scott County compare with Indiana for truck crashes?
Scott County records 112.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 80.8 across Indiana.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Johnson Township, Scott County?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.