Whiskey Run, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Whiskey Run: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Whiskey Run and Crawford County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Crawford County numbers.
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.
Crawford County at a glance: 0 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.0%, vs 2.4% in Indiana.
Overview
Police reported 112 crashes involving commercial trucks in Crawford County since 2015: 27 people were injured and 6 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 37 days in fully reported years.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Whiskey Run since 2015; patterns below come from Crawford County as a whole.
When crashes happen
November has the most truck crashes, 11.6% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (4.5%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 47.7% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Indiana.
The busiest hour is 7–8 am, with 9.8% 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
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Whiskey Run since 2015 were spread across roads: I-64 (2), SR-37 (2), SR-64 (2), SR-64W (1) and Sr- 64 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Crawford County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Whiskey Run fleets
- Plan November schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Crawford County.
- Morning starts matter: 25.7% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Indiana.
- With 11.9% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Indiana), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Crawford County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-64 | 2 |
| SR-37 | 2 |
| SR-64 | 2 |
| SR-64W | 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 |
Whiskey Run at a glance
| Population | 1,967 |
| Land area | 38.5 sq mi |
| Density | 51 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 47145) | $48,434 |
| Median home value (ZIP 47145) | $134,274 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 4 to 10. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Whiskey Run
How many truck accidents are there in Whiskey Run?
112 truck crashes have been reported in Crawford County since 2015, with 6 deaths and 27 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Whiskey Run?
The worst month is November: 11.6% of truck crashes in Crawford County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Whiskey Run?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Crawford County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Whiskey Run compare with Indiana?
Crawford County records 94.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 80.8 across Indiana.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Whiskey Run?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.