Frankfort, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Frankfort: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
3 of 336 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Frankfort compares with Indiana
Frankfort against Indiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Frankfort stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Frankfort | Indiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 171.2 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 2.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.5 | 2.9 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.38 | 0.36 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.0% | 2.4% | 2.3% | 59% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 11.9% | 10.6% | 6.2% | 1.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.0% | 22.4% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 19.4% | 17.4% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.0% | 42.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 42.3% | 32.0% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Compared with Indiana, Frankfort is lower on garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Frankfort: 1 in 103 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 1.0%, vs 2.4% in Indiana.
Overview
Frankfort has recorded 336 truck crashes since 2015, with 127 people injured and 11 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 13 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in September (10.4% of the year) and are lowest in April (7.1%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.0% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Indiana.
By time of day, 12–1 am stands out with 12.2% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 11.9% of truck crashes, compared with 10.6% in Indiana.
Where crashes happen
I-65 leads within 10 miles of Frankfort with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-26W (1), SR-285 (1) and US-421 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
3 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.9% share (Indiana: 2.4%).
Route planning tips for Frankfort fleets
- Build extra time into September routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use I-65, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 11.9% 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.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Frankfort
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-65 | 4 |
| SR-26W | 1 |
| SR-285 | 1 |
| US-421 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Frankfort) |
|---|---|
| I-65 | 137 |
| SR-28W | 22 |
| I-65S | 16 |
| I-65N | 15 |
| State Rd 28 | 13 |
| SR-28E | 9 |
| US-421 | 9 |
| US-421N | 6 |
Frankfort at a glance
| Population | 16,459 |
| Land area | 8.1 sq mi |
| Density | 2,043 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 46041) | $63,157 |
| Median home value (ZIP 46041) | $161,024 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Frankfort 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 | 8 | — | 2.0 |
| 2000s | 20 | +169% | 2.0 |
| 2010s | 26 | +26% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 28 | +10% | 0.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 8 a year in the 1990s and 28 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 Frankfort
How many truck crashes happen in Frankfort?
Frankfort has had 336 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 127 people and killing 11.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Frankfort?
NHTSA data shows I-65 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Frankfort since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Frankfort?
Truck crashes in Frankfort peak in September, with 10.4% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Frankfort?
Garbage trucks were involved in 3 reported crashes in Frankfort since 2015 (0.9% of truck crashes).
How does Frankfort compare with Indiana for truck crashes?
Frankfort records 171.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 80.8 across Indiana.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Frankfort?
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.