Van Buren Township, Fountain County, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Van Buren Township, Fountain County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Van Buren Township, Fountain County 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 |
Fountain County has lower values than Indiana for 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% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Indiana: 10.6%).
Overview
Fountain County has recorded 159 truck crashes since 2015, with 54 people injured and 9 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 26 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Van Buren Township, Fountain County 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%).
November through March accounts for 55.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.7% in 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
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Van Buren is I-74, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by US-41 (2), CR-STONE Bluff Rd (1) and I-74E (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.3% share (Indiana: 2.4%).
Route planning tips for Van Buren Township, Fountain County fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use I-74, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
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) |
|---|---|
| I-74 | 4 |
| US-41 | 2 |
| CR-STONE Bluff Rd | 1 |
| I-74E | 1 |
| SR-25 | 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 |
Van Buren Township, Fountain County at a glance
| Population | 2,915 |
| Land area | 37.5 sq mi |
| Density | 78 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 47987) | $63,333 |
| Median home value (ZIP 47987) | $138,716 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 5 a year in the 1990s and 13 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 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Van Buren Township, Fountain County
How many truck crashes happen in Van Buren Township, Fountain County?
159 truck crashes have been reported in Fountain County since 2015, with 9 deaths and 54 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Van Buren Township, Fountain County?
I-74 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Van Buren since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Van Buren Township, Fountain County?
Truck crashes in Fountain County peak in February, with 11.9% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Van Buren Township, Fountain County?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Fountain County since 2015, 1.3% of all truck crashes.
How does Van Buren Township, Fountain County compare with Indiana for truck crashes?
Fountain County records 82.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 80.8 across Indiana.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Van Buren Township, Fountain 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.