Union Township, White County, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Union Township, White County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Union 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 |
Compared with Indiana, White County is lower on morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in White County: 20.6% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Indiana: 10.6%).
Overview
White County has recorded 687 truck crashes since 2015, with 243 people injured and 38 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 6 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Union Township, White County since 2015; patterns below come from White County as a whole.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in March (13.7% of the year) and are lowest in September (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.
20.6% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 10.6% across Indiana.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Union since 2015: SR-43 (2), US-24 (2), US-421 (2), CR-1100 (1) and SR-16E (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 19 of the truck crashes here, or 2.8%, compared with 2.4% in Indiana.
Route planning tips for Union Township, White County fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in White County.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 20.6% of truck crashes here, more than Indiana; schedule winter 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) |
|---|---|
| SR-43 | 2 |
| US-24 | 2 |
| US-421 | 2 |
| CR-1100 | 1 |
| SR-16E | 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 |
Union Township, White County at a glance
| Population | 9,933 |
| Land area | 41.7 sq mi |
| Density | 238 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 47960) | $65,603 |
| Median home value (ZIP 47960) | $189,526 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 26 a year in the 1990s and 53 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.2 a year in 2016–19 and 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Union Township, White County
How many truck accidents are there in Union Township, White County?
White County has had 687 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 243 people and killing 38.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Union Township, White County?
March has the most truck crashes in White County, 13.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Union 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 Union 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 Union 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.