Raub, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Raub: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Raub 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 |
Benton County has lower values than Indiana for garbage-truck share, in rain, sleet or snow and winter months (nov–mar). Where it is 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
Benton County has recorded 117 truck crashes since 2015, with 38 people injured and 6 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 36 days in fully reported years.
Only 1 truck crash was reported in Raub since 2015; patterns below come from Benton County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 17.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is September at 4.3%.
November through March accounts for 38.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.7% in 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-24 leads within 10 miles of Raub with 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by CR-50 (1), US-41 (1) and US-52 (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 Raub fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Benton County.
- Look at alternatives to US-24 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- With 13.6% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Indiana), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 Benton County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-24 | 2 |
| CR-50 | 1 |
| US-41 | 1 |
| US-52 | 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 |
Raub at a glance
| Land area | 0.1 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 47942) | $84,125 |
| Median home value (ZIP 47942) | $158,931 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 2 a year in the 1990s and 10 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 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Raub
How many truck crashes happen in Raub?
Since 2015, 117 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Benton County (38 injured, 6 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Raub?
Since 2015, US-24 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Raub: 2.
When do most truck crashes happen in Raub?
January has the most truck crashes in Benton County, 17.1% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Raub?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Benton County since 2015, 0.9% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Raub compare with Indiana?
Benton County records 113.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 80.8 across Indiana.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Raub?
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.