Prairie Township, Warren County, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Prairie Township, Warren County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Prairie Township, Warren County 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). It runs above Indiana on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Warren County: July worst month: 15.2% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Since 2015, 99 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Warren County. They injured 46 people and killed 3.
That averages about one truck crash every 42 days in fully reported years.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Prairie Township, Warren County since 2015; patterns below come from Warren County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is July with 15.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 4.0%.
November through March accounts for 40.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.7% in 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 Prairie since 2015 were spread across roads: US-41 (2), SR-63N (1) and Us- 41 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 2 crashes, 2.0% of the total, against 2.4% across Indiana.
Route planning tips for Prairie Township, Warren County fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Warren County.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 14.6% of truck crashes here, more than Indiana; schedule winter 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) |
|---|---|
| US-41 | 2 |
| SR-63N | 1 |
| Us- 41 | 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 |
Prairie Township, Warren County at a glance
| Population | 231 |
| Land area | 47.7 sq mi |
| Density | 5 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 47917) | $66,250 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 5 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 9. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Prairie Township, Warren County
How many truck accidents are there in Prairie Township, Warren County?
99 truck crashes have been reported in Warren County since 2015, with 3 deaths and 46 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in Prairie Township, Warren County?
July has the most truck crashes in Warren County, 15.2% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Prairie Township, Warren County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Warren County since 2015 (2.0% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Prairie Township, Warren County compared with Indiana?
Per 100,000 residents, Warren County has 103.3 truck crashes a year; Indiana has 80.8.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Prairie Township, Warren 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.