Selma, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Selma: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Selma and Delaware County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Delaware County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
14 of 737 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Delaware County compares with Indiana
Delaware County against Indiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Delaware County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Delaware County | Indiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 55.5 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 31% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.8 | 2.9 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.45 | 0.36 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.0% | 2.4% | 2.3% | 14% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 9.7% | 10.6% | 6.2% | 8% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.8% | 22.4% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.2% | 17.4% | 13.8% | 12% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.0% | 42.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 30.2% | 32.0% | 24.8% | same |
Delaware County sits below Indiana on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: injuries per crash.
The headline for Selma: US-35S deadliest road: 2 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Selma since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 737 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Delaware County. They injured 324 people and killed 20.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 6 days.
With 6 truck crashes reported in Selma since 2015, this page uses Delaware County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 10.6% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (6.9%).
November through March accounts for 45.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.7% in Indiana.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 7.7% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 9.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Indiana: 10.6%).
Where crashes happen
US-35S leads within 10 miles of Selma with 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: CR-1000 (1), Cowan Rd (1) and Mu-W Riverside Ave (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 14 crashes, 1.9% of the total, against 2.4% across Indiana.
Route planning tips for Selma fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Delaware County.
- Look at alternatives to US-35S at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Delaware County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-35S | 2 |
| CR-1000 | 1 |
| Cowan Rd | 1 |
| Mu-W Riverside Ave | 1 |
| SR-28 | 1 |
| SR-35 | 1 |
| Sr- 3 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Delaware County) |
|---|---|
| I-69 | 132 |
| US-35 | 43 |
| I-69S | 40 |
| I-69N | 38 |
| US-35N | 22 |
| W Commerce Rd | 18 |
| US-35S | 17 |
| SR-67N | 14 |
Selma at a glance
| Population | 744 |
| Land area | 0.9 sq mi |
| Density | 831 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 47383) | $61,250 |
| Median home value (ZIP 47383) | $137,797 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Delaware 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 | 22 | — | 2.6 |
| 2000s | 53 | +144% | 2.1 |
| 2010s | 55 | +4% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 63 | +15% | 1.8 |
In the 1990s about 22 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 63. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Selma
How common are truck crashes in Selma?
Since 2015, 737 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Delaware County (324 injured, 20 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Selma?
Since 2015, US-35S has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Selma: 2.
When do most truck crashes happen in Selma?
January has the most truck crashes in Delaware County, 10.6% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Selma?
14 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Delaware County since 2015, 1.9% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Selma compared with Indiana?
Per 100,000 residents, Delaware County has 55.5 truck crashes a year; Indiana has 80.8.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Selma?
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.