Miller, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Miller: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Miller 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. It runs above Indiana on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Dearborn County: 1 in 22 garbage-truck share of crashes is 4.5%, against 2.4% for Indiana.
Overview
Dearborn County has recorded 444 truck crashes since 2015, with 239 people injured and 11 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 9 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Miller 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%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 46.7% of truck crashes, against 42.7% across Indiana.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (8.6%).
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 Miller is I-275, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come I-74 (2), SR-1 (2) and SR-128 (2).
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 Miller fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-275 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 26.3% of truck crashes here, more than Indiana; adjust start times where you can.
- 12.2% 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
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 | 4 |
| I-74 | 2 |
| SR-1 | 2 |
| SR-128 | 2 |
| CR-14 Dry Fork Rd | 1 |
| CR-177 Buffalo Ridge Rd | 1 |
| CR-HARRISON Brookville Rd | 1 |
| I-275S | 1 |
| Mu-3271 Mt Nebo Rd | 1 |
| Sr- 1 | 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 |
Miller at a glance
| Population | 10,108 |
| Land area | 25.6 sq mi |
| Density | 394 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. 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 Miller
How many truck crashes happen in Miller?
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 Miller?
NHTSA data shows I-275 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Miller since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Miller?
Truck crashes in Dearborn County peak in January, with 13.5% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Miller?
Since 2015, Dearborn County has reported 18 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.1% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Miller compared 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 Miller?
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.