Bristol, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Bristol: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
5 of 246 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Bristol compares with Indiana
Bristol against Indiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Bristol stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Bristol | Indiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 1,213.8 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 15.0× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 0.8 | 2.9 | 3.4 | 72% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.47 | 0.36 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.1% | 2.4% | 2.3% | 12% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 16.2% | 10.6% | 6.2% | 1.5× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.6% | 22.4% | 23.7% | 1.3× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 17.4% | 17.4% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 47.3% | 42.7% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 34.8% | 32.0% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Bristol sits below Indiana on deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share. It runs above Indiana on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
Bristol at a glance: 16.2% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 10.6% across Indiana.
Overview
Police reported 246 crashes involving commercial trucks in Bristol since 2015: 117 people were injured and 2 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 17 days.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 12.2% of the yearly total, while June has the fewest (5.7%).
November through March accounts for 47.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.7% in Indiana.
The busiest hour is 9–10 am, with 9.3% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 16.2% of truck crashes, compared with 10.6% in Indiana.
Where crashes happen
US-20 leads within 10 miles of Bristol with 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: I-80 (4), CR-17 (3) and SR-120 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
5 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.0% share (Indiana: 2.4%).
Route planning tips for Bristol fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use US-20, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Morning starts matter: 28.6% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Indiana.
- 16.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Indiana; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Bristol
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-20 | 5 |
| I-80 | 4 |
| CR-17 | 3 |
| SR-120 | 2 |
| US-12 | 2 |
| 3rd St | 1 |
| CR-18 | 1 |
| CR-35 | 1 |
| CR-7 | 1 |
| CR-OLD M205 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Bristol) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 90 |
| SR-120 | 30 |
| US-20 | 18 |
| SR-15 | 16 |
| I-80W | 12 |
| State Rd 15 | 4 |
| I-80E | 3 |
| Cr8 | 3 |
Bristol at a glance
| Population | 1,805 |
| Land area | 5.3 sq mi |
| Density | 340 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 46507) | $82,683 |
| Median home value (ZIP 46507) | $251,949 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Bristol 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 | 12 | — | 5.4 |
| 2000s | 13 | +8% | 4.3 |
| 2010s | 18 | +38% | 4.2 |
| 2020s | 23 | +30% | 5.0 |
In the 1990s about 12 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 23. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 4.5 a year in 2016–19, 5.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Bristol
How many truck crashes happen in Bristol?
246 truck crashes have been reported in Bristol since 2015, with 2 deaths and 117 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Bristol?
US-20 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Bristol since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Bristol?
The worst month is January: 12.2% of truck crashes in Bristol happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Bristol?
5 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Bristol since 2015, 2.0% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Bristol compared with Indiana?
The yearly rate is 1,213.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Bristol, vs 80.8 for Indiana.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Bristol?
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.