Floyd County, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Floyd County: 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
0.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 4.4 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Floyd County compares with Indiana
Floyd County against Indiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Floyd County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Floyd County | Indiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 48.4 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 40% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.4 | 2.9 | 3.4 | 1.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.35 | 0.36 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.8% | 2.4% | 2.3% | 2.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.8% | 10.6% | 6.2% | 83% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.6% | 22.4% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.9% | 17.4% | 13.8% | 31% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.1% | 42.7% | 41.9% | 11% below the state |
| After dark | 22.7% | 32.0% | 24.8% | 29% below the state |
Floyd County sits below Indiana on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
Floyd County at a glance: 1 in 21 garbage-truck share of crashes is 4.8%, against 2.4% for Indiana.
Overview
Floyd County has recorded 459 truck crashes since 2015, with 155 people injured and 19 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 9 days.
When crashes happen
June has the most truck crashes, 10.2% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (5.2%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 38.1% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Indiana.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 9.2% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 1.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Indiana: 10.6%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks in Floyd County is I-64, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: US-150 (2), CR-GEORGETOWN-GREENVILLE Rd (1) and CR-GREEN Valley Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 22 of the truck crashes here, or 4.8%, compared with 2.4% in Indiana.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in June (23% of them).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 0.0, vs 4.4 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for Floyd County fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use I-64, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Waste haulers: June is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Floyd County.
- 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 Floyd County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Floyd County) |
|---|---|
| I-64 | 4 |
| US-150 | 2 |
| CR-GEORGETOWN-GREENVILLE Rd | 1 |
| CR-GREEN Valley Rd | 1 |
| Fairview Knob Rd | 1 |
| I-265 | 1 |
| SR-111 | 1 |
| Sr- 62 | 1 |
| US-150E | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Floyd County) |
|---|---|
| I-64 | 46 |
| I-64E | 44 |
| I-265 | 40 |
| I-64W | 31 |
| I-265W | 15 |
| I-265E | 13 |
| US-150 | 13 |
| Grant Line | 12 |
Floyd County at a glance
| Population | 81,931 |
| Land area | 148.5 sq mi |
| Density | 552 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $82,096 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Floyd 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 | 10 | — | 0.7 |
| 2000s | 30 | +191% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 32 | +10% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 41 | +26% | 1.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 10 a year in the 1990s and 41 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.0 a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Floyd County
ZIP codes in Floyd County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Floyd County
How common are truck crashes in Floyd County?
459 truck crashes have been reported in Floyd County since 2015, with 19 deaths and 155 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Floyd County?
I-64 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck in Floyd County since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Floyd County?
The worst month is June: 10.2% of truck crashes in Floyd County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Floyd County?
Since 2015, Floyd County has reported 22 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.8% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Floyd County compared with Indiana?
Per 100,000 residents, Floyd County has 48.4 truck crashes a year; Indiana has 80.8.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Floyd 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.