Aurora, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Aurora: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Aurora and Dearborn County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Dearborn County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
18 of 444 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Dearborn County compares with Indiana
Dearborn County against Indiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Dearborn County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Dearborn County | Indiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 78.4 | 80.8 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.0 | 2.9 | 3.4 | 31% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.56 | 0.36 | 0.49 | 1.6× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.5% | 2.4% | 2.3% | 1.9× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 12.2% | 10.6% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.3% | 22.4% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 19.4% | 17.4% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 46.7% | 42.7% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 27.1% | 32.0% | 24.8% | 15% below the state |
Compared with Indiana, Dearborn County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes and after dark. It runs above Indiana on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Dearborn County: 1 in 22 crashes involve a garbage truck (18 since 2015), vs 2.4% across Indiana.
Overview
Police reported 444 crashes involving commercial trucks in Dearborn County since 2015: 239 people were injured and 11 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 9 days.
With 42 truck crashes reported in Aurora since 2015, this page uses Dearborn County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (13.5% of the year) and are lowest in May (6.5%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 46.7% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Indiana.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 8.6% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 12.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Indiana: 10.6%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Aurora is I-275, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come I-275S (1), SR-1 (1) and SR-18 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 18 crashes, 4.1% of the total, against 2.4% across Indiana.
Route planning tips for Aurora fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Dearborn County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-275; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 26.3% of truck crashes here, more than Indiana; adjust start times where you can.
- With 12.2% 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 to FMCSA was incomplete in 2021; rates and comparisons skip those years.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Dearborn County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-275 | 3 |
| I-275S | 1 |
| SR-1 | 1 |
| SR-18 | 1 |
| SR-350 | 1 |
| US-50 | 1 |
| Us- 50 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Dearborn County) |
|---|---|
| I-74 | 74 |
| US-50 | 34 |
| US-50E | 34 |
| I-74W | 28 |
| US-50W | 21 |
| I-74E | 17 |
| I-275N | 14 |
| I-275 | 13 |
Aurora at a glance
| Population | 3,515 |
| Land area | 3.3 sq mi |
| Density | 1,068 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 47001) | $75,886 |
| Median home value (ZIP 47001) | $200,739 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Dearborn 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 | 19 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 33 | +73% | 1.1 |
| 2010s | 40 | +24% | 1.1 |
| 2020s | 37 | -9% | 0.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 19 to 37. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 Aurora
How many truck accidents are there in Aurora?
Dearborn County has had 444 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 239 people and killing 11.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Aurora?
I-275 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Aurora since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Aurora?
Truck crashes in Dearborn County peak in January, with 13.5% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Aurora?
18 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Dearborn County since 2015, 4.1% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Aurora compared with Indiana?
Per 100,000 residents, Dearborn County has 78.4 truck crashes a year; Indiana has 80.8.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Aurora?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
Crash reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2021; those years are greyed out and left out of rates. 2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.