Brown Township, Washington County, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Brown Township, Washington County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Brown Township, Washington County and Washington County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Washington County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
6 of 139 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Washington County compares with Indiana
Washington County against Indiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Washington County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Washington County | Indiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 43.6 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 46% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.2 | 2.9 | 3.4 | 24% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.51 | 0.36 | 0.49 | 1.4× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.4% | 2.4% | 2.3% | 1.9× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 6.6% | 10.6% | 6.2% | 37% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.6% | 22.4% | 23.7% | 8% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.3% | 17.4% | 13.8% | 41% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.9% | 42.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 25.0% | 32.0% | 24.8% | 22% below the state |
Compared with Indiana, Washington County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Washington County: 1 in 23 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 4.4%, vs 2.4% in Indiana.
Overview
Since 2015, 139 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Washington County. They injured 69 people and killed 3.
That averages about one truck crash every 30 days in fully reported years.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Brown Township, Washington County since 2015; patterns below come from Washington County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is July with 15.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 2.9%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.9% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Indiana.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 10.8% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 6.6% of truck crashes, compared with 10.6% in Indiana.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Brown since 2015: SR-60 (2), SR-135 (1) and West Mulberry St (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 6 crashes, 4.3% of the total, against 2.4% across Indiana.
Route planning tips for Brown Township, Washington County fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Washington County.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Washington County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-60 | 2 |
| SR-135 | 1 |
| West Mulberry St | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Washington County) |
|---|---|
| SR-56W | 10 |
| SR-60E | 10 |
| SR-135N | 6 |
| SR-60W | 5 |
| US-150 | 3 |
| SR-60 | 3 |
| SR-160E | 3 |
| Jackson | 3 |
Brown Township, Washington County at a glance
| Population | 1,096 |
| Land area | 30.7 sq mi |
| Density | 36 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 47108) | $59,236 |
| Median home value (ZIP 47108) | $130,347 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Washington 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 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 11 | +133% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 11 | -6% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 13 | +23% | 0.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 5 a year in the 1990s and 13 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 0.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Brown Township, Washington County
How many truck accidents are there in Brown Township, Washington County?
Since 2015, 139 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Washington County (69 injured, 3 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in Brown Township, Washington County?
July has the most truck crashes in Washington County, 15.8% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Brown Township, Washington County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 6 reported crashes in Washington County since 2015 (4.3% of truck crashes).
How does Brown Township, Washington County compare with Indiana for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 43.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Washington County, vs 80.8 for Indiana.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Brown Township, Washington 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.