Ohio Township, Warrick County, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Ohio Township, Warrick County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Ohio Township, Warrick County and Warrick County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Warrick County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
9 of 264 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Warrick County compares with Indiana
Warrick County against Indiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Warrick County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Warrick County | Indiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 33.7 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 58% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.3 | 2.9 | 3.4 | 1.8× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.37 | 0.36 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.2% | 2.4% | 2.3% | 1.4× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.5% | 10.6% | 6.2% | 58% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.7% | 22.4% | 23.7% | 7% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.8% | 17.4% | 13.8% | 9% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.2% | 42.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 24.0% | 32.0% | 24.8% | 25% below the state |
Compared with Indiana, Warrick County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Warrick County: 5.3 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 2.9 in Indiana.
Overview
Police reported 264 crashes involving commercial trucks in Warrick County since 2015: 100 people were injured and 13 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 16 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Ohio Township, Warrick County since 2015; patterns below come from Warrick County as a whole.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in June (11.7% of the year) and are lowest in December (5.3%).
November through March accounts for 40.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.7% in Indiana.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 9.8% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 4.5% of truck crashes, compared with 10.6% in Indiana.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Ohio is US-41, with 5 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come SR-57 (2), SR-62 (2) and I-69 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
9 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.4% share (Indiana: 2.4%).
Route planning tips for Ohio Township, Warrick County fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Warrick County.
- Look at alternatives to US-41 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Warrick County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-41 | 5 |
| SR-57 | 2 |
| SR-62 | 2 |
| I-69 | 1 |
| Lincoln Ave | 1 |
| Lynch Rd | 1 |
| Maxx Rd | 1 |
| SR-261 | 1 |
| SR-61 | 1 |
| SR-66 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Warrick County) |
|---|---|
| I-64 | 65 |
| SR-66 | 37 |
| SR-66W | 24 |
| I-64E | 18 |
| SR-62 | 12 |
| I-64W | 11 |
| I-69 | 4 |
| SR-61 | 4 |
Ohio Township, Warrick County at a glance
| Population | 42,996 |
| Land area | 44.1 sq mi |
| Density | 974 per sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Warrick 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 | 10 | — | 1.0 |
| 2000s | 27 | +177% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 21 | -22% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 23 | +11% | 1.6 |
In the 1990s about 10 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 23. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Ohio Township, Warrick County
How many truck crashes happen in Ohio Township, Warrick County?
264 truck crashes have been reported in Warrick County since 2015, with 13 deaths and 100 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Ohio Township, Warrick County?
NHTSA data shows US-41 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Ohio since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Ohio Township, Warrick County?
The worst month is June: 11.7% of truck crashes in Warrick County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Ohio Township, Warrick County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 9 reported crashes in Warrick County since 2015 (3.4% of truck crashes).
How does Ohio Township, Warrick County compare with Indiana for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 33.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Warrick County, vs 80.8 for Indiana.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Ohio Township, Warrick 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.