Ohio Township, Spencer County, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Ohio Township, Spencer County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Ohio 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 |
Spencer County sits below Indiana on on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Indiana on deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in 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.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Ohio Township, Spencer County since 2015, this page uses Spencer County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in February (12.6% of the year) and are lowest in December (5.2%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 44.7% of truck crashes, against 42.7% across Indiana.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, 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
US-60 leads within 10 miles of Ohio with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: US-231N (2), CR-200N (1) and E Highland Ct (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
5 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.6% share (Indiana: 2.4%).
Route planning tips for Ohio Township, Spencer County fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Spencer County.
- Look at alternatives to US-60 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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-60 | 4 |
| US-231N | 2 |
| CR-200N | 1 |
| E Highland Ct | 1 |
| SR-144 | 1 |
| SR-1456 | 1 |
| SR-2155 | 1 |
| Us- 231 | 1 |
| W 9th St | 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 |
Ohio Township, Spencer County at a glance
| Population | 4,915 |
| Land area | 67.7 sq mi |
| Density | 73 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 47635) | $66,286 |
| Median home value (ZIP 47635) | $167,482 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 5 a year in the 1990s and 16 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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 Ohio Township, Spencer County
How common are truck crashes in Ohio Township, Spencer County?
191 truck crashes have been reported in Spencer County since 2015, with 13 deaths and 64 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Ohio Township, Spencer County?
Since 2015, US-60 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Ohio: 4.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Ohio Township, Spencer County?
February has the most truck crashes in Spencer County, 12.6% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Ohio Township, Spencer County?
5 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Spencer County since 2015, 2.6% of all truck crashes.
How does Ohio Township, Spencer County compare with Indiana for truck crashes?
Spencer County records 80.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 80.8 across Indiana.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Ohio Township, Spencer 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.