Greenville, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Greenville: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Greenville and Floyd County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Floyd County numbers.
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 |
Compared with Indiana, Floyd County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
Floyd County at a glance: 1 in 21 crashes involve a garbage truck (22 since 2015), vs 2.4% across Indiana.
Overview
Since 2015, 459 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Floyd County. They injured 155 people and killed 19.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 9 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Greenville since 2015, this page uses Floyd County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in June (10.2% of the year) and are lowest in November (5.2%).
November through March accounts for 38.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.7% in Indiana.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 9.2% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.8% of truck crashes, compared with 10.6% in Indiana.
Where crashes happen
I-64 leads within 10 miles of Greenville with 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: SR-64 (2), US-150 (2) and CR-GEORGETOWN-GREENVILLE Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 22 of the truck crashes here, or 4.8%, compared with 2.4% in Indiana.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in June (23%).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 0.0 deaths compared with 4.4 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Greenville fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Floyd County.
- Look at alternatives to I-64 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in June; review collection routes for that month.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Floyd County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-64 | 5 |
| SR-64 | 2 |
| US-150 | 2 |
| CR-GEORGETOWN-GREENVILLE Rd | 1 |
| CR-GREEN Valley Rd | 1 |
| Fairview Knob Rd | 1 |
| I-265 | 1 |
| SR-111 | 1 |
| SR-60 | 1 |
| SR-64W | 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 |
Greenville at a glance
| Population | 1,448 |
| Land area | 0.9 sq mi |
| Density | 1,602 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 47124) | $121,188 |
| Median home value (ZIP 47124) | $314,251 |
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.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Greenville
How many truck accidents are there in Greenville?
Since 2015, 459 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Floyd County (155 injured, 19 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Greenville?
NHTSA data shows I-64 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Greenville since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Greenville?
The worst month is June: 10.2% of truck crashes in Floyd County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Greenville?
Since 2015, Floyd County has reported 22 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.8% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Greenville compare with Indiana?
Per 100,000 residents, Floyd County has 48.4 truck crashes a year; Indiana has 80.8.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Greenville?
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.