Patoka Township, Dubois County, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Patoka Township, Dubois County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Patoka Township, Dubois County 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 |
Dubois County sits below Indiana on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Indiana on morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Dubois County: 1 in 85 garbage-truck share of crashes is 1.2%, against 2.4% for 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 Patoka Township, Dubois County 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%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.1% of truck crashes, against 42.7% across Indiana.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 11.0% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 3.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Indiana: 10.6%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Patoka since 2015: I-64W (2), US-231 (2), CR-OLD Huntingburg Rd (1), I-64 (1) and I-64E (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 Patoka Township, Dubois County 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
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 Dubois County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-64W | 2 |
| US-231 | 2 |
| CR-OLD Huntingburg Rd | 1 |
| I-64 | 1 |
| I-64E | 1 |
| SR-161 | 1 |
| SR-162 | 1 |
| SR-164 | 1 |
| SR-66 | 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 |
Patoka Township, Dubois County at a glance
| Population | 7,897 |
| Land area | 39.3 sq mi |
| Density | 201 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 47542) | $77,574 |
| Median home value (ZIP 47542) | $196,924 |
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. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Patoka Township, Dubois County
How common are truck crashes in Patoka Township, Dubois County?
Since 2015, 272 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Dubois County (101 injured, 7 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in Patoka Township, Dubois County?
The worst month is August: 11.8% of truck crashes in Dubois County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Patoka Township, Dubois County?
Since 2015, Dubois County has reported 3 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.1% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Patoka Township, Dubois County compare with Indiana?
Dubois County records 52.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 80.8 across Indiana.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Patoka Township, Dubois County?
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.