Forest, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Forest: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Forest and Clinton County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Clinton County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
4 of 500 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Clinton County compares with Indiana
Clinton County against Indiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Clinton County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Clinton County | Indiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 127.4 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 1.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.7 | 2.9 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.41 | 0.36 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.9% | 2.4% | 2.3% | 63% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 13.9% | 10.6% | 6.2% | 1.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.9% | 22.4% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 18.9% | 17.4% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.7% | 42.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 38.8% | 32.0% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Compared with Indiana, Clinton County is lower on garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Clinton County: 1 in 115 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.9%, vs 2.4% in Indiana.
Overview
Clinton County has recorded 500 truck crashes since 2015, with 204 people injured and 17 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 9 days in fully reported years.
Only 2 truck crashes were reported in Forest since 2015; patterns below come from Clinton County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is September with 11.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is July at 6.4%.
November through March accounts for 42.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.7% in Indiana.
The busiest hour is 12–1 am, with 9.8% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 13.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Indiana: 10.6%).
Where crashes happen
SR-26W leads within 10 miles of Forest with 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-26E (1), SR-28 (1) and SR-29N (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 4 crashes, 0.8% of the total, against 2.4% across Indiana.
Route planning tips for Forest fleets
- Review driver schedules for September, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-26W; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 13.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Indiana; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Clinton County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-26W | 2 |
| SR-26E | 1 |
| SR-28 | 1 |
| SR-29N | 1 |
| Sr- 26 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Clinton County) |
|---|---|
| I-65 | 179 |
| I-65S | 27 |
| I-65N | 24 |
| SR-28W | 22 |
| State Rd 28 | 17 |
| US-421 | 15 |
| SR-26W | 11 |
| SR-26E | 9 |
Forest at a glance
| Population | 749 |
| Land area | 0.2 sq mi |
| Density | 3,201 per sq mi |
| Median home value (ZIP 46039) | $123,397 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Clinton 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 | 17 | — | 2.0 |
| 2000s | 34 | +95% | 2.0 |
| 2010s | 40 | +20% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 43 | +7% | 0.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 17 a year in the 1990s and 43 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 1.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Forest
How common are truck crashes in Forest?
Clinton County has had 500 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 204 people and killing 17.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Forest?
Since 2015, SR-26W has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Forest: 2.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Forest?
Truck crashes in Clinton County peak in September, with 11.2% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Forest?
4 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Clinton County since 2015, 0.8% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Forest compare with Indiana?
Per 100,000 residents, Clinton County has 127.4 truck crashes a year; Indiana has 80.8.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Forest?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.