Howard Township, Washington County, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Howard Township, Washington County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Howard 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. Where it is higher: injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Washington County: 1 in 23 garbage-truck share of crashes is 4.4%, against 2.4% for Indiana.
Overview
Police reported 139 crashes involving commercial trucks in Washington County since 2015: 69 people were injured and 3 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 30 days.
Howard Township, Washington County had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Washington County numbers.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in July (15.8% of the year) and are lowest in February (2.9%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.9% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Indiana.
The busiest hour is 10–11 am, 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
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Howard happened on SR-56 (1), SR-56W (1) and West Mulberry St (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 6 of the truck crashes here, or 4.3%, compared with 2.4% in Indiana.
Route planning tips for Howard Township, Washington County fleets
- Build extra time into July routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 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) |
|---|---|
| SR-56 | 1 |
| SR-56W | 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 |
Howard Township, Washington County at a glance
| Population | 1,222 |
| Land area | 35.8 sq mi |
| Density | 34 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 47120) | $42,440 |
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 large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Howard Township, Washington County
How many truck crashes happen in Howard Township, Washington County?
139 truck crashes have been reported in Washington County since 2015, with 3 deaths and 69 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Howard 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 Howard Township, Washington County?
6 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Washington County since 2015, 4.3% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Howard Township, Washington County compared with Indiana?
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 Howard Township, Washington County?
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.