Carroll County, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Carroll County: 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
4 of 124 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Carroll County compares with Indiana
Carroll County against Indiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Carroll County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Carroll County | Indiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 48.2 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 40% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.4 | 2.9 | 3.4 | 2.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.22 | 0.36 | 0.49 | 39% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.6% | 2.4% | 2.3% | 1.5× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 7.3% | 10.6% | 6.2% | 31% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.6% | 22.4% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.2% | 17.4% | 13.8% | 53% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.1% | 42.7% | 41.9% | 8% below the state |
| After dark | 26.4% | 32.0% | 24.8% | 18% below the state |
Carroll County sits below Indiana on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Indiana on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Carroll County: 6.4 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 2.9 across Indiana.
Overview
Police reported 124 crashes involving commercial trucks in Carroll County since 2015: 28 people were injured and 7 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 36 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 11.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 3.2%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 39.1% of truck crashes, against 42.7% across Indiana.
By time of day, 7–8 am stands out with 9.7% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 7.3% of truck crashes, compared with 10.6% in Indiana.
Where crashes happen
SR-29 leads in Carroll County with 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by CR-1100 (1), CR-500 (1) and SR-29N (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 4 of the truck crashes here, or 3.2%, compared with 2.4% in Indiana.
Route planning tips for Carroll County fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Carroll County.
- Check whether your routes use SR-29, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Morning starts matter: 24.6% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Indiana.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Carroll County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Carroll County) |
|---|---|
| SR-29 | 2 |
| CR-1100 | 1 |
| CR-500 | 1 |
| SR-29N | 1 |
| Sr- 29 | 1 |
| US-421 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Carroll County) |
|---|---|
| US-421 | 14 |
| US-421S | 7 |
| Hoosier Heartland Hwy | 7 |
| US-421N | 6 |
| State Rd 29 | 5 |
| SR-25N | 5 |
| SR-25 | 5 |
| SR-18 | 5 |
Carroll County at a glance
| Population | 20,747 |
| Land area | 372.2 sq mi |
| Density | 56 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $67,536 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Carroll 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 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 10 | +188% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 10 | -4% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 10 | +6% | 0.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 4 to 10. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Carroll County
ZIP codes in Carroll County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Carroll County
How many truck crashes happen in Carroll County?
Carroll County has had 124 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 28 people and killing 7.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Carroll County?
SR-29 had 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck in Carroll County since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Carroll County?
Truck crashes in Carroll County peak in January, with 11.3% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Carroll County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 4 reported crashes in Carroll County since 2015 (3.2% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Carroll County compare with Indiana?
Carroll County records 48.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 80.8 across Indiana.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Carroll County?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.