Honey Creek Township, Vigo County, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Honey Creek Township, Vigo County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Honey Creek Township, Vigo County and Vigo County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Vigo County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
18 of 959 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Vigo County compares with Indiana
Vigo County against Indiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Vigo County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Vigo County | Indiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 77.5 | 80.8 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.3 | 2.9 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.42 | 0.36 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.0% | 2.4% | 2.3% | 15% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 13.2% | 10.6% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.9% | 22.4% | 23.7% | 16% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 20.5% | 17.4% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.8% | 42.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 30.8% | 32.0% | 24.8% | same |
Vigo County sits below Indiana on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Indiana on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Honey Creek Township, Vigo County: I-70 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Honey Creek: 8 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 959 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Vigo County. They injured 391 people and killed 30.
That averages about one truck crash every 4 days in fully reported years.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Honey Creek Township, Vigo County since 2015; patterns below come from Vigo County as a whole.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 10.4% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (6.5%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.8% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Indiana.
By time of day, 12–1 am stands out with 9.2% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 13.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Indiana: 10.6%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-70 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (8). Next come I-70W (2), 12th St (1) and I- 70 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 18 of the truck crashes here, or 1.9%, compared with 2.4% in Indiana.
Route planning tips for Honey Creek Township, Vigo County fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Vigo County.
- Check whether your routes use I-70, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 13.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Indiana; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Vigo County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-70 | 8 |
| I-70W | 2 |
| 12th St | 1 |
| I- 70 | 1 |
| SR-641W | 1 |
| US-41 | 1 |
| US-41S | 1 |
| Us- 41 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Vigo County) |
|---|---|
| I-70 | 311 |
| US-41 | 41 |
| I-70E | 29 |
| I-70W | 28 |
| US-41S | 24 |
| US-41N | 18 |
| Wabash | 12 |
| S 3Rd | 12 |
Honey Creek Township, Vigo County at a glance
| Population | 17,376 |
| Land area | 33.8 sq mi |
| Density | 514 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 47802) | $57,395 |
| Median home value (ZIP 47802) | $170,939 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Vigo 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 | 25 | — | 1.2 |
| 2000s | 64 | +156% | 2.2 |
| 2010s | 76 | +19% | 1.9 |
| 2020s | 82 | +7% | 2.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 25 to 82. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.0 a year in 2016–19, 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Honey Creek Township, Vigo County
How common are truck crashes in Honey Creek Township, Vigo County?
Since 2015, 959 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Vigo County (391 injured, 30 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Honey Creek Township, Vigo County?
NHTSA data shows I-70 with 8 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Honey Creek since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Honey Creek Township, Vigo County?
Truck crashes in Vigo County peak in February, with 10.4% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Honey Creek Township, Vigo County?
Since 2015, Vigo County has reported 18 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.9% of its truck crashes.
How does Honey Creek Township, Vigo County compare with Indiana for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Vigo County has 77.5 truck crashes a year; Indiana has 80.8.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Honey Creek Township, Vigo County?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.