Fowler, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Fowler: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Fowler and Benton County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Benton County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
1 of 117 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Benton County compares with Indiana
Benton County against Indiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Benton County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Benton County | Indiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 113.0 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 1.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.5 | 2.9 | 3.4 | 1.9× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.35 | 0.36 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.9% | 2.4% | 2.3% | 61% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 13.6% | 10.6% | 6.2% | 1.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.8% | 22.4% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.6% | 17.4% | 13.8% | 22% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.2% | 42.7% | 41.9% | 11% below the state |
| After dark | 32.7% | 32.0% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Indiana, Benton County is lower on garbage-truck share, in rain, sleet or snow and winter months (nov–mar). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Benton County: January worst month: 17.1% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Police reported 117 crashes involving commercial trucks in Benton County since 2015: 38 people were injured and 6 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 36 days in fully reported years.
Fowler had 49 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Benton County numbers.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 17.1% of the yearly total, while September has the fewest (4.3%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 38.2% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Indiana.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (9.4%).
Road surface: 13.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Indiana: 10.6%).
Where crashes happen
US-41 leads within 10 miles of Fowler with 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-18 (1), US-52W (1) and Us- 41 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 0.9% of the total, against 2.4% across Indiana.
Route planning tips for Fowler fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Benton County.
- Look at alternatives to US-41 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 13.6% 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 Benton County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-41 | 2 |
| SR-18 | 1 |
| US-52W | 1 |
| Us- 41 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Benton County) |
|---|---|
| US-41 | 16 |
| US-41N | 16 |
| US-41S | 14 |
| US-52W | 5 |
| US-52E | 5 |
| SR-18E | 4 |
| US-52 | 4 |
| Cr-154 | 2 |
Fowler at a glance
| Population | 2,385 |
| Land area | 1.4 sq mi |
| Density | 1,689 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 47944) | $55,242 |
| Median home value (ZIP 47944) | $131,336 |
Historical data: truck crashes in Benton 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 | 2 | — | 0.1 |
| 2000s | 9 | +408% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 9 | +6% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 10 | +9% | 0.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 2 to 10. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Fowler
How many truck crashes happen in Fowler?
117 truck crashes have been reported in Benton County since 2015, with 6 deaths and 38 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Fowler?
Since 2015, US-41 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Fowler: 2.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Fowler?
January has the most truck crashes in Benton County, 17.1% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Fowler?
Since 2015, Benton County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 0.9% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Fowler compared with Indiana?
Benton County records 113.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 80.8 across Indiana.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Fowler?
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.