Attica, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Attica: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Attica and Fountain County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Fountain County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
2 of 159 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Fountain County compares with Indiana
Fountain County against Indiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Fountain County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Fountain County | Indiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 82.1 | 80.8 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.9 | 2.9 | 3.4 | 2.0× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.33 | 0.36 | 0.49 | 8% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.3% | 2.4% | 2.3% | 44% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 21.7% | 10.6% | 6.2% | 2.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.0% | 22.4% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 25.7% | 17.4% | 13.8% | 1.5× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 55.3% | 42.7% | 41.9% | 1.3× the state |
| After dark | 36.2% | 32.0% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Compared with Indiana, Fountain County is lower on injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It runs above Indiana on deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for Fountain County: 21.7% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 10.6% in Indiana.
Overview
Since 2015, 159 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Fountain County. They injured 54 people and killed 9.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 26 days.
With 18 truck crashes reported in Attica since 2015, this page uses Fountain County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in February (11.9% of the year) and are lowest in September (4.4%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 55.3% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Indiana.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 8.8% of truck crashes.
21.7% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 10.6% across Indiana.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Attica since 2015: CR-STONE Bluff Rd (1), SR-25S (1), SR-63N (1) and Sr- 63 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 2 crashes, 1.3% of the total, against 2.4% across Indiana.
Route planning tips for Attica fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- With 21.7% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Indiana), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 Fountain County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-STONE Bluff Rd | 1 |
| SR-25S | 1 |
| SR-63N | 1 |
| Sr- 63 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Fountain County) |
|---|---|
| I-74 | 42 |
| I-74E | 24 |
| I-74W | 22 |
| US-41 | 10 |
| US-41S | 7 |
| US-41N | 5 |
| SR-32E | 3 |
| SR-28E | 3 |
Attica at a glance
| Population | 3,247 |
| Land area | 1.9 sq mi |
| Density | 1,742 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 47918) | $70,317 |
| Median home value (ZIP 47918) | $157,399 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Fountain 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 | 5 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 9 | +58% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 13 | +56% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 13 | -5% | 1.0 |
In the 1990s about 5 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 13. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Attica
How many truck crashes happen in Attica?
Fountain County has had 159 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 54 people and killing 9.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Attica?
February has the most truck crashes in Fountain County, 11.9% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Attica?
Since 2015, Fountain County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.3% of its truck crashes.
How does Attica compare with Indiana for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Fountain County has 82.1 truck crashes a year; Indiana has 80.8.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Attica?
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.