Whitestown, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Whitestown: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
2 of 296 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Whitestown compares with Indiana
Whitestown against Indiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Whitestown stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Whitestown | Indiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 172.9 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 2.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.8 | 2.9 | 3.4 | 38% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.27 | 0.36 | 0.49 | 25% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.7% | 2.4% | 2.3% | 69% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 8.7% | 10.6% | 6.2% | 18% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.1% | 22.4% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.4% | 17.4% | 13.8% | 17% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.0% | 42.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 43.3% | 32.0% | 24.8% | 1.4× the state |
Whitestown sits below Indiana on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, morning rush (6–10 am) and after dark.
Whitestown at a glance: 1 in 139 crashes involve a garbage truck (2 since 2015), vs 2.4% across Indiana.
Overview
Whitestown has recorded 296 truck crashes since 2015, with 83 people injured and 5 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 14 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is November with 11.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is January at 6.1%.
November through March accounts for 44.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.7% in Indiana.
More truck crashes happen at 7–8 am than at any other hour (8.1%).
Road surface: 8.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Indiana: 10.6%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-65 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (6). After it: SR-32 (2), Georgetown Rd (1) and I-465 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 2 crashes, 0.7% of the total, against 2.4% across Indiana.
Route planning tips for Whitestown fleets
- Review driver schedules for November, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-65 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 27.1% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Indiana.
- 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 Whitestown
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-65 | 6 |
| SR-32 | 2 |
| Georgetown Rd | 1 |
| I-465 | 1 |
| I-65N | 1 |
| I-65S | 1 |
| Michigan Rd | 1 |
| Mu-71st | 1 |
| Mu-71st St | 1 |
| Oak | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Whitestown) |
|---|---|
| I-65N | 51 |
| I-65 | 44 |
| I-65S | 34 |
| Perry Worth Rd | 14 |
| Albert S White | 7 |
| SR-267S | 7 |
| SR-267N | 6 |
| Indianapolis Rd | 5 |
Whitestown at a glance
| Population | 14,564 |
| Land area | 15.9 sq mi |
| Density | 919 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 46075) | $117,002 |
| Median home value (ZIP 46075) | $355,318 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Whitestown 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 | 1 | — | 2.3 |
| 2000s | 5 | +410% | 2.8 |
| 2010s | 16 | +220% | 2.5 |
| 2020s | 32 | +94% | 2.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 1 to 32. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 Whitestown
How many truck accidents are there in Whitestown?
Since 2015, 296 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Whitestown (83 injured, 5 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Whitestown?
NHTSA data shows I-65 with 6 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Whitestown since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Whitestown?
November has the most truck crashes in Whitestown, 11.1% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Whitestown?
Since 2015, Whitestown has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.7% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Whitestown compared with Indiana?
Whitestown records 172.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 80.8 across Indiana.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Whitestown?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.