Waynesville, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Waynesville: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Waynesville 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.
The headline for Bartholomew County: 1 in 87 garbage-truck share of crashes is 1.1%, against 2.4% for Indiana.
Overview
Bartholomew County has recorded 920 truck crashes since 2015, with 374 people injured and 24 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 5 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Waynesville since 2015; patterns below come from Bartholomew County as a whole.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 10.5% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (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.
Road surface: 6.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Indiana: 10.6%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Waynesville is I-65, with 5 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come I-65S (3), SR-46 (3) and SR-7 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 10 of the truck crashes here, or 1.1%, compared with 2.4% in Indiana.
Route planning tips for Waynesville 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.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 | 5 |
| I-65S | 3 |
| SR-46 | 3 |
| SR-7 | 3 |
| US-31 | 2 |
| 25th Street | 1 |
| CR-760E | 1 |
| CR-LOWELL Rd | 1 |
| E State St | 1 |
| I- 65 | 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 |
Waynesville at a glance
| Land area | 0.1 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 47247) | $55,179 |
| Median home value (ZIP 47247) | $138,893 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 19 to 73. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.2 a year in 2016–19 and 2.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Waynesville
How many truck crashes happen in Waynesville?
Bartholomew County has had 920 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 374 people and killing 24.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Waynesville?
I-65 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Waynesville since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Waynesville?
August has the most truck crashes in Bartholomew County, 10.5% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Waynesville?
Garbage trucks were involved in 10 reported crashes in Bartholomew County since 2015 (1.1% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Waynesville compare with Indiana?
The yearly rate is 93.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Bartholomew County, vs 80.8 for Indiana.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Waynesville?
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.