Canton, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Canton: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Canton 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 |
Washington County has lower values than Indiana for 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.
The headline for Washington County: 1 in 23 crashes involve a garbage truck (6 since 2015), vs 2.4% across Indiana.
Overview
Washington County has recorded 139 truck crashes since 2015, with 69 people injured and 3 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 30 days.
With 1 truck crash reported in Canton since 2015, this page uses Washington County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is July with 15.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 2.9%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.9% of truck crashes, against 42.7% across Indiana.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 10.8% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 6.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Indiana: 10.6%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Canton since 2015: 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 Canton 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-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 |
Canton at a glance
| Land area | 0.4 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 47167) | $60,673 |
| Median home value (ZIP 47167) | $174,109 |
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. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Canton
How many truck crashes happen in Canton?
Since 2015, 139 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Washington County (69 injured, 3 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in Canton?
July has the most truck crashes in Washington County, 15.8% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Canton?
Garbage trucks were involved in 6 reported crashes in Washington County since 2015 (4.3% of truck crashes).
How does Canton 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 do I plan a garbage truck route in Canton?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.