Owen Township, Warrick County, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Owen Township, Warrick County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Owen 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 |
Warrick County sits below Indiana on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Warrick County: 5.3 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 2.9 across Indiana.
Overview
Police reported 264 crashes involving commercial trucks in Warrick County since 2015: 100 people were injured and 13 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 16 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Owen Township, Warrick County since 2015, this page uses Warrick County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in June (11.7% of the year) and are lowest in December (5.3%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.2% of truck crashes, against 42.7% across 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
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Owen since 2015: I-64 (2), I-64E (2), I-64W (1), SR-161 (1) and SR-66 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 9 crashes, 3.4% of the total, against 2.4% across Indiana.
Route planning tips for Owen Township, Warrick County fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Warrick County.
- 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 Warrick County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-64 | 2 |
| I-64E | 2 |
| I-64W | 1 |
| SR-161 | 1 |
| SR-66 | 1 |
| SR-68 | 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 |
Owen Township, Warrick County at a glance
| Population | 652 |
| Land area | 25.1 sq mi |
| Density | 26 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 47637) | $61,298 |
| Median home value (ZIP 47637) | $157,175 |
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 Owen Township, Warrick County
How many truck accidents are there in Owen Township, Warrick County?
Since 2015, 264 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Warrick County (100 injured, 13 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Owen Township, Warrick County?
June has the most truck crashes in Warrick County, 11.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Owen Township, Warrick County?
9 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Warrick County since 2015, 3.4% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Owen Township, Warrick County compare with Indiana?
The yearly rate is 33.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Warrick County, vs 80.8 for Indiana.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Owen Township, Warrick County?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.