Butler, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Butler: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Butler and DeKalb County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use DeKalb County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
6 of 423 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How DeKalb County compares with Indiana
DeKalb County against Indiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where DeKalb County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | DeKalb County | Indiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 81.6 | 80.8 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.3 | 2.9 | 3.4 | 1.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.41 | 0.36 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.5% | 2.4% | 2.3% | 36% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 11.6% | 10.6% | 6.2% | 1.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.8% | 22.4% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.3% | 17.4% | 13.8% | 18% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.0% | 42.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 34.9% | 32.0% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
DeKalb County has lower values than Indiana for garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
Butler at a glance: US-6 2 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Butler.
Overview
Police reported 423 crashes involving commercial trucks in DeKalb County since 2015: 174 people were injured and 17 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 10 days.
Butler had 81 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use DeKalb County numbers.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in June (12.1% of the year) and are lowest in August (4.7%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 43.0% of truck crashes, against 42.7% across Indiana.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 7.6% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 11.6% of truck crashes, compared with 10.6% in Indiana.
Where crashes happen
US-6 leads within 10 miles of Butler with 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: CR-59 (1), East Belle Fountaine (1) and I-65 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 6 crashes, 1.4% of the total, against 2.4% across Indiana.
Route planning tips for Butler fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in DeKalb County.
- Where you can, review stops along US-6; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 11.6% 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
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in DeKalb County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-6 | 2 |
| CR-59 | 1 |
| East Belle Fountaine | 1 |
| I-65 | 1 |
| I-69S | 1 |
| SR-1 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (DeKalb County) |
|---|---|
| I-69 | 92 |
| I-69S | 40 |
| SR-8 | 40 |
| I-69N | 33 |
| US-6 | 25 |
| State Rd 8 | 10 |
| Cr61 | 10 |
| Grand Army Of The Republic Hwy | 7 |
Butler at a glance
| Population | 2,669 |
| Land area | 2.0 sq mi |
| Density | 1,315 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 46721) | $68,580 |
| Median home value (ZIP 46721) | $135,766 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in DeKalb 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 | 18 | — | 1.0 |
| 2000s | 30 | +67% | 1.3 |
| 2010s | 38 | +30% | 1.0 |
| 2020s | 32 | -17% | 1.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 18 to 32. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Butler
How common are truck crashes in Butler?
DeKalb County has had 423 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 174 people and killing 17.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Butler?
Since 2015, US-6 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Butler: 2.
When do most truck crashes happen in Butler?
Truck crashes in DeKalb County peak in June, with 12.1% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Butler?
Garbage trucks were involved in 6 reported crashes in DeKalb County since 2015 (1.4% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Butler compared with Indiana?
Per 100,000 residents, DeKalb County has 81.6 truck crashes a year; Indiana has 80.8.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Butler?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.