Williamsport, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Williamsport: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Williamsport 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 stands out for higher 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.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Williamsport since 2015; patterns below come from Fountain County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 11.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is September at 4.4%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 55.3% of truck crashes, against 42.7% across 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
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Williamsport since 2015 were spread across roads: CR-STONE Bluff Rd (1), SR-63N (1) and Sr- 63 (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 Williamsport 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
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 |
| 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 |
Williamsport at a glance
| Population | 1,953 |
| Land area | 1.3 sq mi |
| Density | 1,497 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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 5 to 13. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Williamsport
How many truck crashes happen in Williamsport?
Since 2015, 159 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Fountain County (54 injured, 9 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in Williamsport?
Truck crashes in Fountain County peak in February, with 11.9% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Williamsport?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Fountain County since 2015, 1.3% of all truck crashes.
How does Williamsport 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.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Williamsport?
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.