Wallace, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Wallace: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Wallace 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% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 10.6% across Indiana.
Overview
Police reported 159 crashes involving commercial trucks in Fountain County since 2015: 54 people were injured and 9 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 26 days.
Wallace had 2 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Fountain County numbers.
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.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 21.7% of truck crashes, compared with 10.6% in Indiana.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-41 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). It is followed by I-74 (1) and SR-47 (1).
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 Wallace fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to US-41 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) |
|---|---|
| US-41 | 3 |
| I-74 | 1 |
| SR-47 | 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 |
Wallace at a glance
| Population | 81 |
| Land area | 0.1 sq mi |
| Density | 566 per sq mi |
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 Wallace
How common are truck crashes in Wallace?
Fountain County has had 159 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 54 people and killing 9.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Wallace?
US-41 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Wallace since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Wallace?
February has the most truck crashes in Fountain County, 11.9% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Wallace?
Since 2015, Fountain County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.3% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Wallace compared with Indiana?
Per 100,000 residents, Fountain County has 82.1 truck crashes a year; Indiana has 80.8.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Wallace?
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.