Honey Creek Township, White County, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Honey Creek Township, White County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Honey Creek Township, White County and White County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use White County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
19 of 687 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How White County compares with Indiana
White County against Indiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where White County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | White County | Indiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 227.0 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 2.8× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.5 | 2.9 | 3.4 | 1.9× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.36 | 0.36 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.9% | 2.4% | 2.3% | 1.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 20.6% | 10.6% | 6.2% | 2.0× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.5% | 22.4% | 23.7% | 13% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 20.2% | 17.4% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 52.4% | 42.7% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 36.9% | 32.0% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
White County has lower values than Indiana for morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
The headline for White County: 20.6% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 10.6% across Indiana.
Overview
Since 2015, 687 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in White County. They injured 243 people and killed 38.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 6 days.
Honey Creek Township, White County had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use White County numbers.
When crashes happen
The worst month is March with 13.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is September at 4.9%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 52.4% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Indiana.
The busiest hour is 12–1 am, with 8.4% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 20.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Indiana: 10.6%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Honey Creek is SR-43, with 2 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: CR-1100 (1), SR-16E (1) and US-24 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
19 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.8% share (Indiana: 2.4%).
Route planning tips for Honey Creek Township, White County fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in White County.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-43; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- With 20.6% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Indiana), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 White County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-43 | 2 |
| CR-1100 | 1 |
| SR-16E | 1 |
| US-24 | 1 |
| US-24W | 1 |
| US-421 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (White County) |
|---|---|
| I-65 | 277 |
| I-65N | 52 |
| I-65S | 39 |
| US-24 | 36 |
| SR-43 | 21 |
| US-24E | 21 |
| US-24W | 17 |
| US-421N | 12 |
Honey Creek Township, White County at a glance
| Population | 1,213 |
| Land area | 42.4 sq mi |
| Density | 29 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 47980) | $60,962 |
| Median home value (ZIP 47980) | $171,135 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in White 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 | 26 | — | 1.5 |
| 2000s | 43 | +68% | 1.1 |
| 2010s | 57 | +32% | 1.6 |
| 2020s | 53 | -8% | 2.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 26 to 53. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 1.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Honey Creek Township, White County
How many truck accidents are there in Honey Creek Township, White County?
Since 2015, 687 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in White County (243 injured, 38 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Honey Creek Township, White County?
NHTSA data shows SR-43 with 2 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Honey Creek since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Honey Creek Township, White County?
The worst month is March: 13.7% of truck crashes in White County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Honey Creek Township, White County?
Since 2015, White County has reported 19 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.8% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Honey Creek Township, White County compared with Indiana?
Per 100,000 residents, White County has 227.0 truck crashes a year; Indiana has 80.8.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Honey Creek Township, White 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.