St. Anthony, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in St. Anthony: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in St. Anthony 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 runs above Indiana on morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Dubois County: 1 in 85 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 1.2%, vs 2.4% in Indiana.
Overview
Police reported 272 crashes involving commercial trucks in Dubois County since 2015: 101 people were injured and 7 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 16 days in fully reported years.
With 2 truck crashes reported in St. Anthony since 2015, this page uses Dubois County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in August (11.8% of the year) and are lowest in May (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 St. Anthony since 2015: CR-OLD Huntingburg Rd (1), SR-162 (1) and SR-64 (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 St. Anthony fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Dubois County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 27.2% of truck crashes here, more than Indiana; adjust start times where you can.
- 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 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-64 | 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 |
St. Anthony at a glance
| Land area | 0.5 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 47575) | $125,625 |
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 large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about St. Anthony
How many truck accidents are there in St. Anthony?
Dubois County has had 272 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 101 people and killing 7.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in St. Anthony?
Truck crashes in Dubois County peak in August, with 11.8% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in St. Anthony?
Since 2015, Dubois County has reported 3 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.1% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in St. Anthony compare with Indiana?
Per 100,000 residents, Dubois County has 52.9 truck crashes a year; Indiana has 80.8.
How can I plan a safer truck route in St. Anthony?
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.