Clifford, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Clifford: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Clifford and Bartholomew County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Bartholomew County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
10 of 920 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Bartholomew County compares with Indiana
Bartholomew County against Indiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Bartholomew County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Bartholomew County | Indiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 93.5 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.8 | 2.9 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.41 | 0.36 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.1% | 2.4% | 2.3% | 51% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 6.7% | 10.6% | 6.2% | 37% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.1% | 22.4% | 23.7% | 14% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 18.4% | 17.4% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 37.6% | 42.7% | 41.9% | 12% below the state |
| After dark | 31.5% | 32.0% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Indiana, Bartholomew County is lower on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Bartholomew County: 1 in 87 crashes involve a garbage truck (10 since 2015), vs 2.4% across Indiana.
Overview
Since 2015, 920 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Bartholomew County. They injured 374 people and killed 24.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 5 days.
Only 1 truck crash was reported in Clifford since 2015; patterns below come from Bartholomew County as a whole.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in August (10.5% of the year) and are lowest in December (6.4%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 37.6% of truck crashes, against 42.7% across Indiana.
By time of day, 12–1 am stands out with 8.5% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 6.7% of truck crashes, compared with 10.6% in Indiana.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Clifford is I-65, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: I-65S (3), SR-46 (3) and US-31 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 10 crashes, 1.1% of the total, against 2.4% across Indiana.
Route planning tips for Clifford fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Bartholomew County.
- Check whether your routes use I-65, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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 Bartholomew County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-65 | 4 |
| I-65S | 3 |
| SR-46 | 3 |
| US-31 | 3 |
| 25th Street | 1 |
| CR-650 | 1 |
| CR-LOWELL Rd | 1 |
| E State St | 1 |
| I- 65 | 1 |
| I-65N | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Bartholomew County) |
|---|---|
| I-65 | 212 |
| I-65S | 122 |
| I-65N | 113 |
| US-31 | 35 |
| SR-46 | 27 |
| US-31S | 18 |
| US-31N | 17 |
| SR-46E | 14 |
Clifford at a glance
| Population | 211 |
| Land area | 0.1 sq mi |
| Density | 2,398 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 47226) | $58,750 |
| Median home value (ZIP 47226) | $124,278 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Bartholomew 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 | 19 | — | 2.1 |
| 2000s | 44 | +133% | 1.7 |
| 2010s | 63 | +44% | 1.4 |
| 2020s | 73 | +16% | 2.4 |
In the 1990s about 19 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 73. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 2.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Clifford
How common are truck crashes in Clifford?
920 truck crashes have been reported in Bartholomew County since 2015, with 24 deaths and 374 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Clifford?
NHTSA data shows I-65 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Clifford since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Clifford?
The worst month is August: 10.5% of truck crashes in Bartholomew County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Clifford?
Since 2015, Bartholomew County has reported 10 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.1% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Clifford compare with Indiana?
Bartholomew County records 93.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 80.8 across Indiana.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Clifford?
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.