Crawford County, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Crawford County: 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
0 of 112 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Crawford County compares with Indiana
Crawford County against Indiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Crawford County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Crawford County | Indiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 94.2 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.5 | 2.9 | 3.4 | 1.9× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.25 | 0.36 | 0.49 | 31% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 2.4% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 11.9% | 10.6% | 6.2% | 1.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.7% | 22.4% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 21.1% | 17.4% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 47.7% | 42.7% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 42.2% | 32.0% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Crawford County has lower values than Indiana for injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Crawford County: 0 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.0%, against 2.4% for Indiana.
Overview
Crawford County has recorded 112 truck crashes since 2015, with 27 people injured and 6 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 37 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
November has the most truck crashes, 11.6% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (4.5%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 47.7% of truck crashes, against 42.7% across Indiana.
More truck crashes happen at 7–8 am than at any other hour (9.8%).
11.9% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 10.6% across Indiana.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-37 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (2). Next come I-64 (1), SR-64 (1) and Sr- 64 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Crawford County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Crawford County fleets
- Plan November schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Crawford County.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-37; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 25.7% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Indiana; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 11.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Indiana; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Crawford County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Crawford County) |
|---|---|
| SR-37 | 2 |
| I-64 | 1 |
| SR-64 | 1 |
| Sr- 64 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Crawford County) |
|---|---|
| I-64 | 28 |
| I-64E | 16 |
| I-64W | 14 |
| State Rd 64 | 5 |
| SR-64W | 5 |
| State Rd 66 | 4 |
| SR-64 | 3 |
| SR-145 | 2 |
Crawford County at a glance
| Population | 10,523 |
| Land area | 305.6 sq mi |
| Density | 34 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $53,598 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Crawford 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 | 4 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 10 | +162% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 9 | -14% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 10 | +9% | 0.6 |
In the 1990s about 4 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 10. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Crawford County
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Questions fleets ask about Crawford County
How many truck accidents are there in Crawford County?
Crawford County has had 112 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 27 people and killing 6.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Crawford County?
Since 2015, SR-37 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes in Crawford County: 2.
When do most truck crashes happen in Crawford County?
Truck crashes in Crawford County peak in November, with 11.6% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Crawford County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Crawford County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Crawford County compared with Indiana?
Per 100,000 residents, Crawford County has 94.2 truck crashes a year; Indiana has 80.8.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Crawford County?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.