Clay Township, Spencer County, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Clay Township, Spencer County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Clay Township, Spencer County and Spencer County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Spencer County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
5 of 191 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Spencer County compares with Indiana
Spencer County against Indiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Spencer County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Spencer County | Indiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 80.6 | 80.8 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.3 | 2.9 | 3.4 | 2.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.34 | 0.36 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.8% | 2.4% | 2.3% | 1.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 6.2% | 10.6% | 6.2% | 42% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.4% | 22.4% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.4% | 17.4% | 13.8% | 23% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.7% | 42.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 34.1% | 32.0% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Indiana, Spencer County is lower on on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Spencer County: 7.3 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 2.9 in Indiana.
Overview
Spencer County has recorded 191 truck crashes since 2015, with 64 people injured and 13 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 22 days in fully reported years.
Clay Township, Spencer County had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Spencer County numbers.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 12.6% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (5.2%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 44.7% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Indiana.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 8.4% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 6.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Indiana: 10.6%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-231 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). After it: I-64W (2), SR-66 (2) and US-231N (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
5 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.6% share (Indiana: 2.4%).
Route planning tips for Clay Township, Spencer County fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Spencer County.
- Check whether your routes use US-231, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Spencer County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-231 | 3 |
| I-64W | 2 |
| SR-66 | 2 |
| US-231N | 1 |
| Us- 231 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Spencer County) |
|---|---|
| US-231 | 18 |
| I-64 | 18 |
| SR-66 | 16 |
| US-231N | 12 |
| SR-66E | 11 |
| I-64W | 11 |
| I-64E | 8 |
| SR-66W | 7 |
Clay Township, Spencer County at a glance
| Population | 2,943 |
| Land area | 36.4 sq mi |
| Density | 81 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 47550) | $80,625 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Spencer 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 | 5 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 18 | +260% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 17 | -1% | 1.2 |
| 2020s | 16 | -6% | 1.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 5 to 16. 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 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Clay Township, Spencer County
How many truck accidents are there in Clay Township, Spencer County?
191 truck crashes have been reported in Spencer County since 2015, with 13 deaths and 64 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Clay Township, Spencer County?
Since 2015, US-231 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Clay: 3.
When do most truck crashes happen in Clay Township, Spencer County?
February has the most truck crashes in Spencer County, 12.6% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Clay Township, Spencer County?
Since 2015, Spencer County has reported 5 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.6% of its truck crashes.
How does Clay Township, Spencer County compare with Indiana for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 80.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Spencer County, vs 80.8 for Indiana.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Clay Township, Spencer 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.