Monroe Township, Washington County, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Monroe Township, Washington County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Monroe 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.
The headline for Washington County: 1 in 23 crashes involve a garbage truck (6 since 2015), vs 2.4% across Indiana.
Overview
Since 2015, 139 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Washington County. They injured 69 people and killed 3.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 30 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Monroe Township, Washington County since 2015, this page uses Washington County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
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.
More truck crashes happen at 10–11 am than at any other hour (10.8%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 6.6% of truck crashes, compared with 10.6% in Indiana.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Monroe since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-135 (1) and West Mulberry St (1).
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 Monroe Township, Washington County fleets
- Build extra time into July routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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 |
Monroe Township, Washington County at a glance
| Population | 625 |
| Land area | 38.4 sq mi |
| Density | 16 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 47281) | $96,250 |
| Median home value (ZIP 47281) | $214,997 |
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. 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 Monroe Township, Washington County
How many truck crashes happen in Monroe Township, Washington County?
139 truck crashes have been reported in Washington County since 2015, with 3 deaths and 69 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Monroe 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 Monroe Township, Washington County?
Since 2015, Washington County has reported 6 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.3% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Monroe Township, Washington County compare with Indiana?
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 Monroe 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.