Ireland, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Ireland: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Ireland 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).
The headline for Dubois County: 1 in 85 garbage-truck share of crashes is 1.2%, against 2.4% for Indiana.
Overview
Since 2015, 272 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Dubois County. They injured 101 people and killed 7.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 16 days.
Only 1 truck crash was reported in Ireland since 2015; patterns below come from Dubois County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 11.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 6.2%.
November through March accounts for 42.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.7% in Indiana.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 11.0% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 3.5% of truck crashes, compared with 10.6% in Indiana.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Ireland since 2015: CR-OLD Huntingburg Rd (1), SR-162 (1), SR-164 (1) and US-231 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
3 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.1% share (Indiana: 2.4%).
Route planning tips for Ireland fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Dubois County.
- 27.2% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Indiana; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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) |
|---|---|
| CR-OLD Huntingburg Rd | 1 |
| SR-162 | 1 |
| SR-164 | 1 |
| US-231 | 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 |
Ireland at a glance
| Land area | 0.3 sq mi |
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 |
In the 1990s about 6 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 25. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Ireland
How many truck crashes happen in Ireland?
Since 2015, 272 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Dubois County (101 injured, 7 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in Ireland?
August has the most truck crashes in Dubois County, 11.8% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Ireland?
Garbage trucks were involved in 3 reported crashes in Dubois County since 2015 (1.1% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Ireland compared with Indiana?
Per 100,000 residents, Dubois County has 52.9 truck crashes a year; Indiana has 80.8.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Ireland?
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.