Cordry Sweetwater Lakes, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Cordry Sweetwater Lakes: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Cordry Sweetwater Lakes and Brown County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Brown County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
10 of 83 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Brown County compares with Indiana
Brown County against Indiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Brown County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Brown County | Indiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 45.9 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 43% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.1 | 2.9 | 3.4 | 1.8× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.34 | 0.36 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 11.4% | 2.4% | 2.3% | 4.8× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 10.1% | 10.6% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.8% | 22.4% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 19.0% | 17.4% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 31.6% | 42.7% | 41.9% | 26% below the state |
| After dark | 12.7% | 32.0% | 24.8% | 60% below the state |
Brown County has lower values than Indiana for crashes per 100k residents / yr, winter months (nov–mar) and after dark. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in Brown County: 1 in 9 garbage-truck share of crashes is 11.4%, against 2.4% for Indiana.
Overview
Since 2015, 83 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Brown County. They injured 30 people and killed 4.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 51 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Cordry Sweetwater Lakes since 2015, this page uses Brown County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
April has the most truck crashes, 14.5% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (2.4%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 31.6% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Indiana.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 12.0% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 10.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Indiana: 10.6%).
Where crashes happen
I-65S leads within 10 miles of Cordry Sweetwater Lakes with 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come CR-LOWELL Rd (1), CR-MAUXFERRY Rd (1) and I-65 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
10 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 12.0% share (Indiana: 2.4%).
Route planning tips for Cordry Sweetwater Lakes fleets
- Plan April schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Brown County.
- Look at alternatives to I-65S at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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 Brown County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-65S | 2 |
| CR-LOWELL Rd | 1 |
| CR-MAUXFERRY Rd | 1 |
| I-65 | 1 |
| I-65N | 1 |
| SR-135 | 1 |
| SR-46 | 1 |
| US-31 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Brown County) |
|---|---|
| State Rd 46 | 8 |
| SR-46W | 7 |
| SR-135 | 7 |
| SR-46 | 5 |
| State Road 46 | 3 |
| SR-135S | 3 |
| Becks Grove | 2 |
| Clay Lick | 2 |
Cordry Sweetwater Lakes at a glance
| Land area | 2.7 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 46164) | $85,735 |
| Median home value (ZIP 46164) | $248,310 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Brown 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 | 6 | +184% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 6 | -13% | 0.1 |
| 2020s | 9 | +58% | 0.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 2 to 9. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Cordry Sweetwater Lakes
How many truck accidents are there in Cordry Sweetwater Lakes?
Brown County has had 83 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 30 people and killing 4.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Cordry Sweetwater Lakes?
NHTSA data shows I-65S with 2 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Cordry Sweetwater Lakes since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Cordry Sweetwater Lakes?
April has the most truck crashes in Brown County, 14.5% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Cordry Sweetwater Lakes?
10 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Brown County since 2015, 12.0% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Cordry Sweetwater Lakes compare with Indiana?
Brown County records 45.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 80.8 across Indiana.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Cordry Sweetwater Lakes?
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.