Posey Township, Fayette County, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Posey Township, Fayette County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Posey Township, Fayette County and Fayette County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Fayette County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
4 of 75 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Fayette County compares with Indiana
Fayette County against Indiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Fayette County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Fayette County | Indiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 26.9 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 67% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.8 | 2.9 | 3.4 | 2.0× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.25 | 0.36 | 0.49 | 31% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.3% | 2.4% | 2.3% | 1.9× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 7.2% | 10.6% | 6.2% | 31% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.1% | 22.4% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.1% | 17.4% | 13.8% | 42% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 37.7% | 42.7% | 41.9% | 12% below the state |
| After dark | 29.0% | 32.0% | 24.8% | 9% below the state |
Fayette County sits below Indiana on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
Fayette County at a glance: 1 in 23 garbage-truck share of crashes is 4.3%, against 2.4% for Indiana.
Overview
Since 2015, 75 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Fayette County. They injured 24 people and killed 4.
That averages about one truck crash every 58 days in fully reported years.
Posey Township, Fayette County had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Fayette County numbers.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in September (14.7% of the year) and are lowest in August (2.7%).
November through March accounts for 37.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.7% in Indiana.
By time of day, 7–8 am stands out with 14.7% of truck crashes.
7.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 10.6% across Indiana.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Posey is I-70, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come Park Rd (1), SR-1 (1) and SR-44 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
4 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 5.3% share (Indiana: 2.4%).
Route planning tips for Posey Township, Fayette County fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Fayette County.
- Check whether your routes use I-70, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Morning starts matter: 26.1% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Indiana.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Fayette County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-70 | 3 |
| Park Rd | 1 |
| SR-1 | 1 |
| SR-44 | 1 |
| SR-44W | 1 |
| Sr- 44 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Fayette County) |
|---|---|
| SR-1N | 8 |
| SR-44W | 8 |
| N Central Ave | 7 |
| Central | 7 |
| SR-44E | 3 |
| Grand | 3 |
| Central Ave | 3 |
| 10Th Street | 2 |
Posey Township, Fayette County at a glance
| Population | 414 |
| Land area | 31.1 sq mi |
| Density | 13 per sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Fayette 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 | 4 | — | 0.1 |
| 2000s | 7 | +76% | 0.1 |
| 2010s | 5 | -31% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 7 | +56% | 0.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 4 to 7. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Posey Township, Fayette County
How many truck accidents are there in Posey Township, Fayette County?
Since 2015, 75 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Fayette County (24 injured, 4 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Posey Township, Fayette County?
NHTSA data shows I-70 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Posey since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Posey Township, Fayette County?
September has the most truck crashes in Fayette County, 14.7% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Posey Township, Fayette County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 4 reported crashes in Fayette County since 2015 (5.3% of truck crashes).
How does Posey Township, Fayette County compare with Indiana for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Fayette County has 26.9 truck crashes a year; Indiana has 80.8.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Posey Township, Fayette County?
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.