Pigeon Township, Warrick County, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Pigeon Township, Warrick County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Pigeon 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 has lower values than Indiana for crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Indiana on deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Warrick County: 5.3 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Indiana: 2.9).
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 Pigeon 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%).
November through March accounts for 40.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.7% in Indiana.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (9.8%).
4.5% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 10.6% across Indiana.
Where crashes happen
US-231 leads within 10 miles of Pigeon with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by I-64 (2), I-64W (2) and I-64E (1).
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 Pigeon Township, Warrick County fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to US-231 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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) |
|---|---|
| US-231 | 3 |
| I-64 | 2 |
| I-64W | 2 |
| I-64E | 1 |
| SR-161 | 1 |
| SR-164 | 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 |
Pigeon Township, Warrick County at a glance
| Population | 1,012 |
| Land area | 40.5 sq mi |
| Density | 25 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 47523) | $66,548 |
| Median home value (ZIP 47523) | $134,459 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 10 to 23. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 1.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Pigeon Township, Warrick County
How many truck crashes happen in Pigeon Township, Warrick County?
264 truck crashes have been reported in Warrick County since 2015, with 13 deaths and 100 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Pigeon Township, Warrick County?
US-231 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Pigeon since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Pigeon Township, Warrick County?
Truck crashes in Warrick County peak in June, with 11.7% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Pigeon Township, Warrick County?
Since 2015, Warrick County has reported 9 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.4% of its truck crashes.
How does Pigeon Township, Warrick County compare with Indiana for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Warrick County has 33.7 truck crashes a year; Indiana has 80.8.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Pigeon 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.