Hall, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Hall: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Hall and Dubois County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Dubois County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
3 of 272 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Dubois County compares with Indiana
Dubois County against Indiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Dubois County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Dubois County | Indiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 52.9 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 35% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.8 | 2.9 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.37 | 0.36 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.2% | 2.4% | 2.3% | 50% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.5% | 10.6% | 6.2% | 66% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.2% | 22.4% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.0% | 17.4% | 13.8% | 37% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.1% | 42.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 20.9% | 32.0% | 24.8% | 35% below the state |
Compared with Indiana, Dubois County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Dubois County: 1 in 85 crashes involve a garbage truck (3 since 2015), vs 2.4% across Indiana.
Overview
Dubois County has recorded 272 truck crashes since 2015, with 101 people injured and 7 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 16 days in fully reported years.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Hall since 2015; patterns below come from Dubois County as a whole.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 11.8% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (6.2%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.1% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Indiana.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 11.0% of truck crashes.
3.5% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 10.6% across Indiana.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Hall since 2015: SR-162 (1), SR-37 (1), SR-64 (1) and Windom Rd (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 3 crashes, 1.1% of the total, against 2.4% across Indiana.
Route planning tips for Hall fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Morning starts matter: 27.2% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Indiana.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Dubois County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-162 | 1 |
| SR-37 | 1 |
| SR-64 | 1 |
| Windom Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Dubois County) |
|---|---|
| US-231 | 32 |
| SR-64 | 11 |
| Newton | 10 |
| US-231N | 10 |
| SR-64E | 10 |
| SR-162 | 9 |
| Newton St | 9 |
| US-231S | 9 |
Hall at a glance
| Population | 1,258 |
| Land area | 33.4 sq mi |
| Density | 38 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 47521) | $99,821 |
| Median home value (ZIP 47521) | $244,500 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Dubois 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 | 6 | — | 0.9 |
| 2000s | 22 | +269% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 22 | +0% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 25 | +15% | 0.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 6 to 25. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Hall
How common are truck crashes in Hall?
Since 2015, 272 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Dubois County (101 injured, 7 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in Hall?
August has the most truck crashes in Dubois County, 11.8% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Hall?
3 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Dubois County since 2015, 1.1% of all truck crashes.
How does Hall compare with Indiana for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Dubois County has 52.9 truck crashes a year; Indiana has 80.8.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Hall?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.