Ulen, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Ulen: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Ulen and Boone County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Boone County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
18 of 1,499 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Boone County compares with Indiana
Boone County against Indiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Boone County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Boone County | Indiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 161.6 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 2.0× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.0 | 2.9 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.34 | 0.36 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.2% | 2.4% | 2.3% | 49% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 9.8% | 10.6% | 6.2% | 7% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.5% | 22.4% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 19.5% | 17.4% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.1% | 42.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 41.4% | 32.0% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Boone County sits below Indiana on garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Indiana on crashes per 100k residents / yr, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for Ulen: I-65 deadliest road: 5 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Ulen since 2015.
Overview
Boone County has recorded 1,499 truck crashes since 2015, with 515 people injured and 44 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 3 days in fully reported years.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Ulen since 2015, this page uses Boone County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 10.7% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (6.3%).
November through March accounts for 45.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.7% in Indiana.
The busiest hour is 7–8 am, with 6.6% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 9.8% of truck crashes, compared with 10.6% in Indiana.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Ulen is I-65, with 5 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by SR-32 (2), CR-850N (1) and I-65S (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
18 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.2% share (Indiana: 2.4%).
Route planning tips for Ulen fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use I-65, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 24.5% 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 Boone County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-65 | 5 |
| SR-32 | 2 |
| CR-850N | 1 |
| I-65S | 1 |
| SR-267 | 1 |
| SR-32W | 1 |
| SR-39 | 1 |
| SR-47 | 1 |
| Sr- 52 | 1 |
| US-52 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Boone County) |
|---|---|
| I-65 | 277 |
| I-65N | 235 |
| I-65S | 192 |
| SR-32W | 35 |
| Perry Worth Rd | 31 |
| I-465 | 22 |
| I-865 | 22 |
| I-865W | 20 |
Ulen at a glance
| Population | 115 |
| Land area | 0.2 sq mi |
| Density | 504 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 46052) | $68,930 |
| Median home value (ZIP 46052) | $220,215 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Boone 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 | 23 | — | 2.3 |
| 2000s | 56 | +144% | 2.8 |
| 2010s | 100 | +79% | 2.5 |
| 2020s | 146 | +46% | 2.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 23 a year in the 1990s and 146 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 1.8 a year in 2016–19 and 2.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Ulen
How many truck crashes happen in Ulen?
Since 2015, 1,499 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Boone County (515 injured, 44 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Ulen?
I-65 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Ulen since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Ulen?
The worst month is February: 10.7% of truck crashes in Boone County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Ulen?
18 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Boone County since 2015, 1.2% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Ulen compared with Indiana?
Boone County records 161.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 80.8 across Indiana.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Ulen?
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.