Rob Roy, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Rob Roy: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Rob Roy 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 stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
Fountain County at a glance: 21.7% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 10.6% across Indiana.
Overview
Since 2015, 159 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Fountain County. They injured 54 people and killed 9.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 26 days.
Only 1 truck crash was reported in Rob Roy since 2015; patterns below come from Fountain County as a whole.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 11.9% of the yearly total, while September has the fewest (4.4%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 55.3% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Indiana.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (8.8%).
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 Rob Roy since 2015: CR-STONE Bluff Rd (1), I-74 (1), SR-63N (1) and Sr- 63 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.3% share (Indiana: 2.4%).
Route planning tips for Rob Roy fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Fountain County.
- 21.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Indiana; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 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 |
| I-74 | 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 |
Rob Roy at a glance
| Land area | 0.6 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 Rob Roy
How common are truck crashes in Rob Roy?
Fountain County has had 159 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 54 people and killing 9.
When do most truck crashes happen in Rob Roy?
February has the most truck crashes in Fountain County, 11.9% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Rob Roy?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Fountain County since 2015, 1.3% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Rob Roy compared with Indiana?
Fountain County records 82.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 80.8 across Indiana.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Rob Roy?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.