Princeton Township, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Princeton Township: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Princeton Township 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 |
Compared with Indiana, White County is lower on morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Indiana on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
White County at a glance: 20.6% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 10.6% in Indiana.
Overview
Police reported 687 crashes involving commercial trucks in White County since 2015: 243 people were injured and 38 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 6 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Princeton Township since 2015; patterns below come from White County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is March with 13.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is September at 4.9%.
November through March accounts for 52.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.7% in Indiana.
By time of day, 12–1 am stands out 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
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Princeton is I-65, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by SR-43 (2), US-24 (2) and CR-380 West (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
19 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.8% share (Indiana: 2.4%).
Route planning tips for Princeton Township fleets
- Review driver schedules for March, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-65, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- With 20.6% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Indiana), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 White County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-65 | 4 |
| SR-43 | 2 |
| US-24 | 2 |
| CR-380 West | 1 |
| I-65N | 1 |
| US-231 | 1 |
| US-24W | 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 |
Princeton Township at a glance
| Population | 1,524 |
| Land area | 62.5 sq mi |
| Density | 24 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 47995) | $80,179 |
| Median home value (ZIP 47995) | $163,090 |
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 Princeton Township
How many truck accidents are there in Princeton Township?
Since 2015, 687 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in White County (243 injured, 38 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Princeton Township?
NHTSA data shows I-65 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Princeton since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Princeton Township?
Truck crashes in White County peak in March, with 13.7% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Princeton Township?
Since 2015, White County has reported 19 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.8% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Princeton Township compare with Indiana?
Per 100,000 residents, White County has 227.0 truck crashes a year; Indiana has 80.8.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Princeton Township?
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.