Prairie Township, White County, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Prairie Township, White County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Prairie 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 sits below Indiana on 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% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 10.6% in Indiana.
Overview
Since 2015, 687 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in White County. They injured 243 people and killed 38.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 6 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Prairie Township, White County since 2015; patterns below come from White County as a whole.
When crashes happen
March has the most truck crashes, 13.7% of the yearly total, while September has the fewest (4.9%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 52.4% of truck crashes, against 42.7% across Indiana.
The busiest hour is 12–1 am, with 8.4% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 20.6% of truck crashes, compared with 10.6% in Indiana.
Where crashes happen
I-65 leads within 10 miles of Prairie with 8 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-18 (2), SR-43 (2) and I-65S (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 19 crashes, 2.8% of the total, against 2.4% across Indiana.
Route planning tips for Prairie Township, White County fleets
- Review driver schedules for March, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-65 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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) |
|---|---|
| I-65 | 8 |
| SR-18 | 2 |
| SR-43 | 2 |
| I-65S | 1 |
| SR-25 | 1 |
| Sr- 18 | 1 |
| US-24 | 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 |
Prairie Township, White County at a glance
| Population | 3,395 |
| Land area | 66.6 sq mi |
| Density | 51 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 47923) | $80,205 |
| Median home value (ZIP 47923) | $197,239 |
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 Prairie Township, White County
How many truck crashes happen in Prairie 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 Prairie Township, White County?
Since 2015, I-65 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Prairie: 8.
When do most truck crashes happen in Prairie Township, White County?
March has the most truck crashes in White County, 13.7% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Prairie Township, White County?
Since 2015, White County has reported 19 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.8% of its truck crashes.
How does Prairie Township, White County compare with Indiana for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 227.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in White County, vs 80.8 for Indiana.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Prairie Township, White County?
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.