Staunton, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Staunton: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Staunton 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.
The headline for Clay County: 6.9 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 2.9 in Indiana.
Overview
Police reported 385 crashes involving commercial trucks in Clay County since 2015: 118 people were injured and 23 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 11 days in fully reported years.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Staunton 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.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 am than at any other hour (14.0%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 14.6% of truck crashes, compared with 10.6% in Indiana.
Where crashes happen
I-70 leads within 10 miles of Staunton with 10 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come I-70E (2), I- 70 (1) and I-70W (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
6 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.6% share (Indiana: 2.4%).
Route planning tips for Staunton fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Clay County.
- 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.
- 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 | 10 |
| I-70E | 2 |
| I- 70 | 1 |
| I-70W | 1 |
| Rio Grande Ave | 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 |
Staunton at a glance
| Population | 468 |
| Land area | 0.3 sq mi |
| Density | 1,431 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 47881) | $51,146 |
| Median home value (ZIP 47881) | $87,118 |
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 Staunton
How many truck crashes happen in Staunton?
Since 2015, 385 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Clay County (118 injured, 23 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Staunton?
I-70 had 10 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Staunton since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Staunton?
Truck crashes in Clay County peak in July, with 12.5% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Staunton?
Since 2015, Clay County has reported 6 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.6% of its truck crashes.
How does Staunton compare with Indiana for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 126.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Clay County, vs 80.8 for Indiana.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Staunton?
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.