Clay Township, Wayne County, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Clay Township, Wayne County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Clay Township, Wayne County and Wayne County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Wayne County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
17 of 1,224 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Wayne County compares with Indiana
Wayne County against Indiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Wayne County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Wayne County | Indiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 141.7 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 1.8× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.8 | 2.9 | 3.4 | 38% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.36 | 0.36 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.5% | 2.4% | 2.3% | 38% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 10.1% | 10.6% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.9% | 22.4% | 23.7% | 15% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 18.0% | 17.4% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.7% | 42.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 32.5% | 32.0% | 24.8% | same |
Wayne County has lower values than Indiana for deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr.
What stands out in Clay Township, Wayne County: I-70 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Clay: 3 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 1,224 crashes involving commercial trucks in Wayne County since 2015: 414 people were injured and 21 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 4 days.
Clay Township, Wayne County had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Wayne County numbers.
When crashes happen
June has the most truck crashes, 13.3% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (7.0%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.7% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Indiana.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 am than at any other hour (7.8%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 10.1% of truck crashes, compared with 10.6% in Indiana.
Where crashes happen
I-70 leads within 10 miles of Clay with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come I-70W (1), SR-1 (1) and US-27N (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 17 of the truck crashes here, or 1.4%, compared with 2.4% in Indiana.
Route planning tips for Clay Township, Wayne County fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-70 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Wayne County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-70 | 3 |
| I-70W | 1 |
| SR-1 | 1 |
| US-27N | 1 |
| US-35 | 1 |
| US-40W | 1 |
| Us- 35 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Wayne County) |
|---|---|
| I-70 | 440 |
| I-70E | 126 |
| I-70W | 119 |
| US-35 | 24 |
| US-35N | 18 |
| US-27 | 17 |
| US-27N | 11 |
| East Main | 9 |
Clay Township, Wayne County at a glance
| Population | 1,077 |
| Land area | 19.8 sq mi |
| Density | 54 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 47345) | $73,750 |
| Median home value (ZIP 47345) | $143,650 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Wayne 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 | 34 | — | 3.2 |
| 2000s | 64 | +87% | 1.2 |
| 2010s | 72 | +13% | 1.7 |
| 2020s | 104 | +44% | 1.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 34 to 104. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Clay Township, Wayne County
How many truck accidents are there in Clay Township, Wayne County?
Wayne County has had 1,224 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 414 people and killing 21.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Clay Township, Wayne County?
I-70 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Clay since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Clay Township, Wayne County?
June has the most truck crashes in Wayne County, 13.3% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Clay Township, Wayne County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 17 reported crashes in Wayne County since 2015 (1.4% of truck crashes).
How does Clay Township, Wayne County compare with Indiana for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 141.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Wayne County, vs 80.8 for Indiana.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Clay Township, Wayne 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.