Greens Fork, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Greens Fork: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Greens Fork 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 sits below Indiana on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr.
The headline for Greens Fork: I-70 3 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Greens Fork.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,224 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Wayne County. They injured 414 people and killed 21.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 4 days.
Only 21 truck crashes were reported in Greens Fork since 2015; patterns below come from Wayne County as a whole.
When crashes happen
June has the most truck crashes, 13.3% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (7.0%).
November through March accounts for 42.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.7% in 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
Within this area, I-70 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). It is followed by I-70W (1), SR-1 (1) and US-27 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
17 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.4% share (Indiana: 2.4%).
Route planning tips for Greens Fork fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-70; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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 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-27 | 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 |
Greens Fork at a glance
| Population | 329 |
| Land area | 0.1 sq mi |
| Density | 2,350 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. NHTSA counts 0.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Greens Fork
How many truck accidents are there in Greens Fork?
Since 2015, 1,224 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Wayne County (414 injured, 21 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Greens Fork?
I-70 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Greens Fork since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Greens Fork?
The worst month is June: 13.3% of truck crashes in Wayne County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Greens Fork?
Since 2015, Wayne County has reported 17 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.4% of its truck crashes.
How does Greens Fork compare with Indiana for truck crashes?
Wayne County records 141.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 80.8 across Indiana.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Greens Fork?
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.