Utica, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Utica: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Utica and Clark County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Clark County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.9 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Clark County compares with Indiana
Clark County against Indiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Clark County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Clark County | Indiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 84.7 | 80.8 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.9 | 2.9 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.35 | 0.36 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.4% | 2.4% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.0% | 10.6% | 6.2% | 62% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.0% | 22.4% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.9% | 17.4% | 13.8% | 20% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.0% | 42.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 30.9% | 32.0% | 24.8% | same |
Clark County has lower values than Indiana for on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in Utica: I-65 18 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Utica.
Overview
Clark County has recorded 1,289 truck crashes since 2015, with 441 people injured and 34 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 3 days.
Utica had 9 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Clark County numbers.
When crashes happen
July has the most truck crashes, 9.8% of the yearly total, while June has the fewest (7.3%).
November through March accounts for 41.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.7% in Indiana.
By time of day, 12–1 am stands out with 7.5% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 4.0% of truck crashes, compared with 10.6% in Indiana.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-65 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (18). It is followed by I-64 (12), I-264 (7) and I-71 (7).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 29 crashes, 2.2% of the total, against 2.4% across Indiana.
Their busiest month is January, with 17% of garbage-truck crashes.
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 0.0, vs 2.9 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for Utica fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Clark County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-65; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in January; review collection routes for that month.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Clark County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-65 | 18 |
| I-64 | 12 |
| I-264 | 7 |
| I-71 | 7 |
| I-265 | 5 |
| SR-3084 | 2 |
| SR-62E | 2 |
| US-150 | 2 |
| US-31E | 2 |
| Brown Station Way | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Clark County) |
|---|---|
| I-65 | 457 |
| I-65S | 54 |
| I-65N | 41 |
| US-31 | 37 |
| I-265 | 34 |
| SR-60 | 27 |
| SR-62 | 27 |
| SR-62E | 20 |
Utica at a glance
| Population | 1,254 |
| Land area | 1.2 sq mi |
| Density | 1,053 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 47130) | $70,290 |
| Median home value (ZIP 47130) | $213,083 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Clark 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 | 39 | — | 1.5 |
| 2000s | 79 | +104% | 1.5 |
| 2010s | 98 | +23% | 1.6 |
| 2020s | 108 | +10% | 2.6 |
In the 1990s about 39 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 108. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 Utica
How common are truck crashes in Utica?
1,289 truck crashes have been reported in Clark County since 2015, with 34 deaths and 441 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Utica?
Since 2015, I-65 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Utica: 18.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Utica?
Truck crashes in Clark County peak in July, with 9.8% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Utica?
Garbage trucks were involved in 29 reported crashes in Clark County since 2015 (2.2% of truck crashes).
How does Utica compare with Indiana for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Clark County has 84.7 truck crashes a year; Indiana has 80.8.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Utica?
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.