Hedrick, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Hedrick: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Hedrick and Warren County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Warren County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
2 of 99 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Warren County compares with Indiana
Warren County against Indiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Warren County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Warren County | Indiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 103.3 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 1.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.1 | 2.9 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.48 | 0.36 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.1% | 2.4% | 2.3% | 11% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 14.6% | 10.6% | 6.2% | 1.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.8% | 22.4% | 23.7% | 16% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 16.7% | 17.4% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.6% | 42.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 35.4% | 32.0% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Compared with Indiana, Warren County is lower on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
Warren County at a glance: July 15.2% of truck crashes happen in July, more than any other month.
Overview
Police reported 99 crashes involving commercial trucks in Warren County since 2015: 46 people were injured and 3 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 42 days in fully reported years.
Hedrick had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Warren County numbers.
When crashes happen
The worst month is July with 15.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 4.0%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.6% of truck crashes, against 42.7% across Indiana.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 11.1% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 14.6% of truck crashes, compared with 10.6% in Indiana.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Hedrick since 2015 were spread across roads: Bowman Ave (1), SR-63N (1) and Sr- 63 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.0% share (Indiana: 2.4%).
Route planning tips for Hedrick fleets
- Build extra time into July routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- With 14.6% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Indiana), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Warren County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| Bowman Ave | 1 |
| SR-63N | 1 |
| Sr- 63 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Warren County) |
|---|---|
| SR-63N | 10 |
| US-41N | 10 |
| SR-63S | 8 |
| State Road 63 | 8 |
| SR-28W | 7 |
| US-41S | 6 |
| US-41 | 6 |
| W Division Rd | 3 |
Hedrick at a glance
| Land area | 0.0 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 47991) | $105,842 |
| Median home value (ZIP 47991) | $137,494 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Warren 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 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 7 | +41% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 8 | +8% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 9 | +14% | 0.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 5 to 9. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Hedrick
How many truck accidents are there in Hedrick?
Since 2015, 99 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Warren County (46 injured, 3 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in Hedrick?
The worst month is July: 15.2% of truck crashes in Warren County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Hedrick?
Since 2015, Warren County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.0% of its truck crashes.
How does Hedrick compare with Indiana for truck crashes?
Warren County records 103.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 80.8 across Indiana.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Hedrick?
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.