West Point Township, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in West Point Township: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in West Point 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 |
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
Police reported 687 crashes involving commercial trucks in White County since 2015: 243 people were injured and 38 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 6 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in West Point 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.
20.6% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 10.6% across Indiana.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-65 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (8). It is followed by SR-43 (2), US-24 (2) and I-65N (1).
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 West Point 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.
- 20.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Indiana; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
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-43 | 2 |
| US-24 | 2 |
| I-65N | 1 |
| SR-18 | 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 |
West Point Township at a glance
| Population | 354 |
| Land area | 53.5 sq mi |
| Density | 7 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 |
In the 1990s about 26 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 53. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 West Point Township
How common are truck crashes in West Point Township?
687 truck crashes have been reported in White County since 2015, with 38 deaths and 243 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in West Point Township?
I-65 had 8 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of West Point since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in West Point Township?
The worst month is March: 13.7% of truck crashes in White County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in West Point Township?
Since 2015, White County has reported 19 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.8% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in West Point Township compare with Indiana?
The yearly rate is 227.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in White County, vs 80.8 for Indiana.
How can I plan a safer truck route in West Point 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.