Clay County, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Clay 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
6 of 385 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Clay County compares with Indiana
Clay County against Indiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Clay County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Clay County | Indiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 126.8 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 1.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.9 | 2.9 | 3.4 | 2.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.30 | 0.36 | 0.49 | 17% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.8% | 2.4% | 2.3% | 24% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 14.6% | 10.6% | 6.2% | 1.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 17.6% | 22.4% | 23.7% | 21% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 20.0% | 17.4% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.0% | 42.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 31.6% | 32.0% | 24.8% | same |
Clay County has lower values than Indiana for injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Clay County: 6.9 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Indiana: 2.9).
Overview
Clay County has recorded 385 truck crashes since 2015, with 118 people injured and 23 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 11 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in July (12.5% of the year) and are lowest in September (4.4%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 43.0% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Indiana.
The busiest hour is 12–1 am, with 14.0% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 14.6% of truck crashes, compared with 10.6% in Indiana.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks in Clay County is I-70, with 8 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: I-70E (2), I-70W (1) and SR-46 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 6 crashes, 1.6% of the total, against 2.4% across Indiana.
Route planning tips for Clay County fleets
- Review driver schedules for July, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-70, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- With 14.6% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Indiana), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Crash reporting for 2023 is incomplete; those years are shown in grey and not used for rates.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Clay County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Clay County) |
|---|---|
| I-70 | 8 |
| I-70E | 2 |
| I-70W | 1 |
| SR-46 | 1 |
| SR-59N | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Clay County) |
|---|---|
| I-70 | 178 |
| I-70 East | 19 |
| SR-59N | 16 |
| I-70E | 14 |
| I-70 West | 13 |
| I-70W | 13 |
| State Rd 59 | 11 |
| US-40E | 10 |
Clay County at a glance
| Population | 26,424 |
| Land area | 357.6 sq mi |
| Density | 74 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $70,673 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Clay 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 | 5 | — | 0.7 |
| 2000s | 21 | +351% | 0.9 |
| 2010s | 31 | +51% | 1.0 |
| 2020s | 36 | +16% | 1.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 5 a year in the 1990s and 36 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.5 a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Clay County
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Questions fleets ask about Clay County
How common are truck crashes in Clay County?
Clay County has had 385 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 118 people and killing 23.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Clay County?
I-70 had 8 fatal crashes involving a large truck in Clay County since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Clay County?
The worst month is July: 12.5% of truck crashes in Clay County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Clay County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 6 reported crashes in Clay County since 2015 (1.6% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Clay County compared with Indiana?
Per 100,000 residents, Clay County has 126.8 truck crashes a year; Indiana has 80.8.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Clay 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.
Crash reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2023; those years are greyed out and left out of rates. 2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.