Clay City, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Clay City: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Clay City and Clay County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Clay County numbers.
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 sits below Indiana on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Indiana on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
Clay County at a glance: 6.9 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 2.9 in Indiana.
Overview
Clay County has recorded 385 truck crashes since 2015, with 118 people injured and 23 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 11 days in fully reported years.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Clay City since 2015, this page uses Clay County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
July has the most truck crashes, 12.5% of the yearly total, while September has the fewest (4.4%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 43.0% of truck crashes, against 42.7% across 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
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Clay City since 2015: SR-48W (2) and SR-46 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
6 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.6% share (Indiana: 2.4%).
Route planning tips for Clay City fleets
- Build extra time into July routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 14.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Indiana; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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.
Reporting was incomplete in 2023, so those years are greyed out and left out of rates and comparisons.
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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-48W | 2 |
| SR-46 | 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 City at a glance
| Population | 884 |
| Land area | 0.5 sq mi |
| Density | 1,640 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 47841) | $71,346 |
| Median home value (ZIP 47841) | $145,947 |
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.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Clay City
How many truck crashes happen in Clay City?
385 truck crashes have been reported in Clay County since 2015, with 23 deaths and 118 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Clay City?
July has the most truck crashes in Clay County, 12.5% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Clay City?
6 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Clay County since 2015, 1.6% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Clay City compared with Indiana?
Clay County records 126.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 80.8 across Indiana.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Clay City?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
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.