New Point, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in New Point: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in New Point and Decatur County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Decatur County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
7 of 425 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Decatur County compares with Indiana
Decatur County against Indiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Decatur County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Decatur County | Indiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 132.1 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 1.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.1 | 2.9 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.35 | 0.36 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.8% | 2.4% | 2.3% | 23% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 14.3% | 10.6% | 6.2% | 1.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.4% | 22.4% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 22.7% | 17.4% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.2% | 42.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 37.0% | 32.0% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Decatur County sits below Indiana on garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in New Point: I-74 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of New Point: 5 since 2015.
Overview
Decatur County has recorded 425 truck crashes since 2015, with 163 people injured and 13 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 10 days in fully reported years.
With 36 truck crashes reported in New Point since 2015, this page uses Decatur County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 11.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 5.9%.
November through March accounts for 42.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.7% in Indiana.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 8.2% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 14.3% of truck crashes, compared with 10.6% in Indiana.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-74 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5). It is followed by US-421 (3), CR-850 (1) and CR-COUNTY Line Road (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
7 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.6% share (Indiana: 2.4%).
Route planning tips for New Point fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-74 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 14.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Indiana; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Decatur County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-74 | 5 |
| US-421 | 3 |
| CR-850 | 1 |
| CR-COUNTY Line Road | 1 |
| SR-3 | 1 |
| Us- 421 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Decatur County) |
|---|---|
| I-74 | 104 |
| I-74W | 40 |
| I-74E | 39 |
| SR-3N | 20 |
| State Rd 3 | 14 |
| SR-3S | 14 |
| US-421 | 10 |
| US-421N | 9 |
New Point at a glance
| Population | 316 |
| Land area | 0.3 sq mi |
| Density | 1,013 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 47263) | $68,750 |
| Median home value (ZIP 47263) | $106,250 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Decatur 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 | 7 | — | 1.1 |
| 2000s | 20 | +180% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 32 | +59% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 34 | +8% | 1.6 |
In the 1990s about 7 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 34. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about New Point
How common are truck crashes in New Point?
Since 2015, 425 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Decatur County (163 injured, 13 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in New Point?
Since 2015, I-74 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of New Point: 5.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in New Point?
February has the most truck crashes in Decatur County, 11.8% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in New Point?
7 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Decatur County since 2015, 1.6% of all truck crashes.
How does New Point compare with Indiana for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 132.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Decatur County, vs 80.8 for Indiana.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in New Point?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.