Lawrenceburg, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Lawrenceburg: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Lawrenceburg 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 |
Dearborn County has lower values than Indiana for deaths per 100 crashes and after dark. Where it is higher: injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
Dearborn County at a glance: 1 in 22 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 4.5%, vs 2.4% in Indiana.
Overview
Since 2015, 444 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Dearborn County. They injured 239 people and killed 11.
That averages about one truck crash every 9 days in fully reported years.
With 101 truck crashes reported in Lawrenceburg 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%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 46.7% of truck crashes, against 42.7% across Indiana.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 8.6% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 12.2% of truck crashes, compared with 10.6% in Indiana.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-275 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). Next come SR-1 (2), US-50 (2) and CR-LITTON Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
18 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 4.1% share (Indiana: 2.4%).
Route planning tips for Lawrenceburg fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-275 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 26.3% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Indiana.
- With 12.2% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Indiana), plan winter equipment 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.
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 | 4 |
| SR-1 | 2 |
| US-50 | 2 |
| CR-LITTON Rd | 1 |
| I-275S | 1 |
| Mu-3271 Mt Nebo Rd | 1 |
| SR-18 | 1 |
| SR-350 | 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 |
Lawrenceburg at a glance
| Population | 5,216 |
| Land area | 5.3 sq mi |
| Density | 987 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 47025) | $92,951 |
| Median home value (ZIP 47025) | $253,193 |
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 large-truck crashes: 1.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Lawrenceburg
How many truck crashes happen in Lawrenceburg?
444 truck crashes have been reported in Dearborn County since 2015, with 11 deaths and 239 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Lawrenceburg?
NHTSA data shows I-275 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Lawrenceburg since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Lawrenceburg?
Truck crashes in Dearborn County peak in January, with 13.5% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Lawrenceburg?
Garbage trucks were involved in 18 reported crashes in Dearborn County since 2015 (4.1% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Lawrenceburg compare with Indiana?
The yearly rate is 78.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Dearborn County, vs 80.8 for Indiana.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Lawrenceburg?
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.