Veedersburg, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Veedersburg: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Veedersburg 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 sits below Indiana 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.
Fountain County at a glance: 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.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 26 days.
With 66 truck crashes reported in Veedersburg 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.
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
I-74 leads within 10 miles of Veedersburg with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by US-41 (2), CR-STONE Bluff Rd (1) and I-74E (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 2 of the truck crashes here, or 1.3%, compared with 2.4% in Indiana.
Route planning tips for Veedersburg fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-74 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 21.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Indiana; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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) |
|---|---|
| I-74 | 4 |
| US-41 | 2 |
| CR-STONE Bluff Rd | 1 |
| I-74E | 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 |
Veedersburg at a glance
| Population | 2,096 |
| Land area | 3.0 sq mi |
| Density | 700 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 Veedersburg
How many truck accidents are there in Veedersburg?
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 Veedersburg?
Since 2015, I-74 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Veedersburg: 4.
When do most truck crashes happen in Veedersburg?
February has the most truck crashes in Fountain County, 11.9% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Veedersburg?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Fountain County since 2015 (1.3% of truck crashes).
How does Veedersburg compare with Indiana for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 82.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Fountain County, vs 80.8 for Indiana.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Veedersburg?
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.