Franklin Township, Washington County, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Franklin Township, Washington County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Franklin 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 |
Washington County sits below Indiana 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.
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.
That averages about one truck crash every 30 days in fully reported years.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Franklin 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%.
November through March accounts for 41.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.7% in 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
Within this area, I-65 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). After it: I- 65 (1), SR-60 (1) and West Mulberry St (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
6 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 4.3% share (Indiana: 2.4%).
Route planning tips for Franklin Township, Washington County fleets
- Build extra time into July routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use I-65, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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 Washington County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-65 | 4 |
| I- 65 | 1 |
| SR-60 | 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 |
Franklin Township, Washington County at a glance
| Population | 2,480 |
| Land area | 44.2 sq mi |
| Density | 56 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 47165) | $79,744 |
| Median home value (ZIP 47165) | $172,641 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 5 to 13. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 Franklin Township, Washington County
How many truck accidents are there in Franklin Township, Washington County?
Since 2015, 139 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Washington County (69 injured, 3 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Franklin Township, Washington County?
Since 2015, I-65 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Franklin: 4.
When do most truck crashes happen in Franklin Township, Washington County?
Truck crashes in Washington County peak in July, with 15.8% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Franklin Township, Washington County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 6 reported crashes in Washington County since 2015 (4.3% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Franklin Township, Washington County compare with Indiana?
Washington County records 43.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 80.8 across Indiana.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Franklin Township, Washington 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.