Cory, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Cory: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Cory 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 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 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 2.9 across Indiana.
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.
Cory had 1 reported truck crash since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Clay County numbers.
When crashes happen
July has the most truck crashes, 12.5% of the yearly total, while September has the fewest (4.4%).
November through March accounts for 43.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.7% in Indiana.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 am than at any other hour (14.0%).
Road surface: 14.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Indiana: 10.6%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-70 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (8). After it: I-70E (2), I- 70 (1) and I-70W (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 Cory fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Clay County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-70; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 14.6% of truck crashes here, more than Indiana; schedule winter checks early.
- 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.
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) |
|---|---|
| I-70 | 8 |
| I-70E | 2 |
| I- 70 | 1 |
| I-70W | 1 |
| SR-46 | 1 |
| SR-59N | 1 |
| SR-641W | 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 |
Cory at a glance
| Land area | 0.2 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 47846) | $77,228 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 5 to 36. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.5 a year in 2016–19, 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Cory
How common are truck crashes in Cory?
Clay County has had 385 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 118 people and killing 23.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Cory?
I-70 had 8 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Cory since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Cory?
Truck crashes in Clay County peak in July, with 12.5% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Cory?
Since 2015, Clay County has reported 6 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.6% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Cory compared with Indiana?
Clay County records 126.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 80.8 across Indiana.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Cory?
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.