Sellersburg, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Sellersburg: 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
10 of 368 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Sellersburg compares with Indiana
Sellersburg against Indiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Sellersburg stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Sellersburg | Indiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 320.0 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 4.0× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.7 | 2.9 | 3.4 | 41% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.37 | 0.36 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.8% | 2.4% | 2.3% | 1.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.8% | 10.6% | 6.2% | 55% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.5% | 22.4% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.6% | 17.4% | 13.8% | 22% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 36.2% | 42.7% | 41.9% | 15% below the state |
| After dark | 33.3% | 32.0% | 24.8% | same |
Sellersburg sits below Indiana on deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Sellersburg: I-65 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Sellersburg: 15 since 2015.
Overview
Sellersburg has recorded 368 truck crashes since 2015, with 135 people injured and 6 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 11 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is July with 11.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 6.0%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 36.2% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Indiana.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 7.1% of truck crashes.
4.8% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 10.6% across Indiana.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-65 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (15). It is followed by I-64 (8), I-265 (2) and Brown Station Way (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 10 of the truck crashes here, or 2.7%, compared with 2.4% in Indiana.
Route planning tips for Sellersburg fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Sellersburg.
- Where you can, review stops along I-65; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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 Sellersburg
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-65 | 15 |
| I-64 | 8 |
| I-265 | 2 |
| Brown Station Way | 1 |
| CR-GREEN Valley Rd | 1 |
| E 10th St | 1 |
| Fairview Knob Rd | 1 |
| Mu-Coopers Ln | 1 |
| SR-111 | 1 |
| SR-31N | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Sellersburg) |
|---|---|
| I-65 | 178 |
| I-65N | 30 |
| I-65S | 27 |
| SR-60 | 18 |
| US-31 | 14 |
| Memphis Bluelick | 5 |
| State Rd 60 | 4 |
| Memphis Blue Lick | 4 |
Sellersburg at a glance
| Population | 10,057 |
| Land area | 7.4 sq mi |
| Density | 1,357 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 47172) | $82,503 |
| Median home value (ZIP 47172) | $272,874 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Sellersburg 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 | 8 | — | 1.5 |
| 2000s | 22 | +159% | 1.5 |
| 2010s | 40 | +81% | 1.6 |
| 2020s | 19 | -53% | 2.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 8 a year in the 1990s and 19 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 2.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Sellersburg
How many truck crashes happen in Sellersburg?
Since 2015, 368 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Sellersburg (135 injured, 6 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Sellersburg?
NHTSA data shows I-65 with 15 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Sellersburg since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Sellersburg?
The worst month is July: 11.7% of truck crashes in Sellersburg happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Sellersburg?
Since 2015, Sellersburg has reported 10 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.7% of its truck crashes.
How does Sellersburg compare with Indiana for truck crashes?
Sellersburg records 320.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 80.8 across Indiana.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Sellersburg?
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.