Knightsville, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Knightsville: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Knightsville 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.
The headline for 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.
Only 4 truck crashes were reported in Knightsville since 2015; patterns below come from Clay County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is July with 12.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is September at 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.
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 (9). After it: I-70E (2), I-70W (1) and SR-59N (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 6 of the truck crashes here, or 1.6%, compared with 2.4% in Indiana.
Route planning tips for Knightsville 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.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 14.6% of truck crashes here, more than Indiana; schedule winter checks early.
- 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.
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 | 9 |
| I-70E | 2 |
| I-70W | 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 |
Knightsville at a glance
| Population | 694 |
| Land area | 1.0 sq mi |
| Density | 669 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 47857) | $60,417 |
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 large-truck crashes: 1.5 a year in 2016–19, 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Knightsville
How many truck crashes happen in Knightsville?
385 truck crashes have been reported in Clay County since 2015, with 23 deaths and 118 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Knightsville?
Since 2015, I-70 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Knightsville: 9.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Knightsville?
Truck crashes in Clay County peak in July, with 12.5% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Knightsville?
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 Knightsville 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 Knightsville?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
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.