Hogan, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Hogan: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Hogan 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 stands out for higher 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.
That averages about one truck crash every 9 days in fully reported years.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Hogan since 2015, this page uses Dearborn County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 13.5% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (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.
12.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 10.6% across Indiana.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-275 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). After it: I-275S (1), SR-1 (1) and SR-350 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 18 of the truck crashes here, or 4.1%, compared with 2.4% in Indiana.
Route planning tips for Hogan fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use I-275, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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 was incomplete in 2021, so those years are greyed out and left out of rates and comparisons.
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-350 | 1 |
| SR-48E | 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 |
Hogan at a glance
| Population | 1,155 |
| Land area | 15.4 sq mi |
| Density | 75 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 |
In the 1990s about 19 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 37. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 1.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Hogan
How common are truck crashes in Hogan?
Since 2015, 444 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Dearborn County (239 injured, 11 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Hogan?
NHTSA data shows I-275 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Hogan since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Hogan?
January has the most truck crashes in Dearborn County, 13.5% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Hogan?
Garbage trucks were involved in 18 reported crashes in Dearborn County since 2015 (4.1% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Hogan compared with Indiana?
Per 100,000 residents, Dearborn County has 78.4 truck crashes a year; Indiana has 80.8.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Hogan?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
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.