Montpelier, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Montpelier: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Montpelier and Blackford County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Blackford County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
2 of 71 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Blackford County compares with Indiana
Blackford County against Indiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Blackford County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Blackford County | Indiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 52.3 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 35% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.4 | 2.9 | 3.4 | 2.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.50 | 0.36 | 0.49 | 1.4× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.9% | 2.4% | 2.3% | 1.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 8.8% | 10.6% | 6.2% | 16% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 30.9% | 22.4% | 23.7% | 1.4× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.8% | 17.4% | 13.8% | 32% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 35.3% | 42.7% | 41.9% | 17% below the state |
| After dark | 25.0% | 32.0% | 24.8% | 22% below the state |
Blackford County sits below Indiana on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Blackford County: 7.4 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 2.9 in Indiana.
Overview
Blackford County has recorded 71 truck crashes since 2015, with 34 people injured and 5 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 59 days.
Only 14 truck crashes were reported in Montpelier since 2015; patterns below come from Blackford County as a whole.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (12.7% of the year) and are lowest in February (2.8%).
November through March accounts for 35.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.7% in Indiana.
More truck crashes happen at 7–8 am than at any other hour (12.7%).
Road surface: 8.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Indiana: 10.6%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Montpelier is SR-18, with 2 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by CR-100 (1), SR-1N (1) and SR-218 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 2 crashes, 2.8% of the total, against 2.4% across Indiana.
Route planning tips for Montpelier fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-18; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 30.9% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Indiana; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Blackford County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-18 | 2 |
| CR-100 | 1 |
| SR-1N | 1 |
| SR-218 | 1 |
| SR-218E | 1 |
| Sr- 3 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Blackford County) |
|---|---|
| SR-26 | 6 |
| SR-18E | 6 |
| SR-3S | 5 |
| SR-3N | 5 |
| SR-18 | 4 |
| State Road 26 | 3 |
| Main | 2 |
| SR-18W | 2 |
Montpelier at a glance
| Population | 1,502 |
| Land area | 1.5 sq mi |
| Density | 1,003 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 47359) | $71,607 |
| Median home value (ZIP 47359) | $128,276 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Blackford 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 | 4 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 4 | -15% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 5 | +27% | 0.1 |
| 2020s | 6 | +21% | 0.8 |
In the 1990s about 4 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 6. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Montpelier
How many truck crashes happen in Montpelier?
Since 2015, 71 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Blackford County (34 injured, 5 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Montpelier?
Since 2015, SR-18 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Montpelier: 2.
When do most truck crashes happen in Montpelier?
The worst month is October: 12.7% of truck crashes in Blackford County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Montpelier?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Blackford County since 2015, 2.8% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Montpelier compared with Indiana?
Per 100,000 residents, Blackford County has 52.3 truck crashes a year; Indiana has 80.8.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Montpelier?
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.