Center Township, Vanderburgh County, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Center Township, Vanderburgh County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Center Township, Vanderburgh County and Vanderburgh County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Vanderburgh County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.2 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Vanderburgh County compares with Indiana
Vanderburgh County against Indiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Vanderburgh County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Vanderburgh County | Indiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 41.1 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 49% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.2 | 2.9 | 3.4 | 24% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.30 | 0.36 | 0.49 | 17% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.3% | 2.4% | 2.3% | 1.8× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.7% | 10.6% | 6.2% | 84% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.1% | 22.4% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.5% | 17.4% | 13.8% | 28% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 37.5% | 42.7% | 41.9% | 12% below the state |
| After dark | 20.7% | 32.0% | 24.8% | 35% below the state |
Compared with Indiana, Vanderburgh County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It stands out for higher garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Vanderburgh County: 1 in 23 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 4.3%, vs 2.4% in Indiana.
Overview
Vanderburgh County has recorded 875 truck crashes since 2015, with 278 people injured and 19 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 5 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Center Township, Vanderburgh County since 2015; patterns below come from Vanderburgh County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 10.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 5.8%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 37.5% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Indiana.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out with 8.7% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.7% of truck crashes, compared with 10.6% in Indiana.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-41 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (6). It is followed by SR-57 (2), SR-62 (2) and Big Cynthiana Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
36 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 4.1% share (Indiana: 2.4%).
Their busiest month is March, with 14% of garbage-truck crashes.
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 0.0 deaths compared with 2.2 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Center Township, Vanderburgh County fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to US-41 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at March schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 26.1% 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
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Vanderburgh County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-41 | 6 |
| SR-57 | 2 |
| SR-62 | 2 |
| Big Cynthiana Rd | 1 |
| CR-REXING | 1 |
| I-64 | 1 |
| I-69 | 1 |
| Lynch Rd | 1 |
| Maxx Rd | 1 |
| SR-65 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Vanderburgh County) |
|---|---|
| US-41 | 191 |
| I-69 | 71 |
| SR-62 | 55 |
| SR-66 | 49 |
| US-41N | 43 |
| SR-41 | 26 |
| SR-57 | 21 |
| I-64 | 20 |
Center Township, Vanderburgh County at a glance
| Population | 41,410 |
| Land area | 33.6 sq mi |
| Density | 1,231 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 47711) | $66,320 |
| Median home value (ZIP 47711) | $166,789 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Vanderburgh 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 | 28 | — | 2.0 |
| 2000s | 76 | +170% | 2.5 |
| 2010s | 68 | -10% | 1.6 |
| 2020s | 74 | +9% | 1.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 28 to 74. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 1.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Center Township, Vanderburgh County
How common are truck crashes in Center Township, Vanderburgh County?
875 truck crashes have been reported in Vanderburgh County since 2015, with 19 deaths and 278 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Center Township, Vanderburgh County?
NHTSA data shows US-41 with 6 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Center since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Center Township, Vanderburgh County?
October has the most truck crashes in Vanderburgh County, 10.1% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Center Township, Vanderburgh County?
36 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Vanderburgh County since 2015, 4.1% of all truck crashes.
How does Center Township, Vanderburgh County compare with Indiana for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 41.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Vanderburgh County, vs 80.8 for Indiana.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Center Township, Vanderburgh 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.