Fulton County, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Fulton County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
4 of 145 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Fulton County compares with Indiana
Fulton County against Indiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Fulton County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Fulton County | Indiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 60.9 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 25% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.5 | 2.9 | 3.4 | 1.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.40 | 0.36 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.0% | 2.4% | 2.3% | 1.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 15.7% | 10.6% | 6.2% | 1.5× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 32.8% | 22.4% | 23.7% | 1.5× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 20.9% | 17.4% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 47.0% | 42.7% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 28.4% | 32.0% | 24.8% | 11% below the state |
Fulton County has lower values than Indiana for crashes per 100k residents / yr and after dark. It runs above Indiana on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Fulton County: February worst month: 13.8% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Fulton County has recorded 145 truck crashes since 2015, with 60 people injured and 6 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 30 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 13.8% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (2.8%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 47.0% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Indiana.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 9.7% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 15.7% of truck crashes, compared with 10.6% in Indiana.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks in Fulton County is US-31, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: CR-OLD Us 31 (1), SR-114 (1) and SR-14 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 4 of the truck crashes here, or 2.8%, compared with 2.4% in Indiana.
Route planning tips for Fulton County fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along US-31; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 32.8% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Indiana; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 15.7% 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 Fulton County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Fulton County) |
|---|---|
| US-31 | 4 |
| CR-OLD Us 31 | 1 |
| SR-114 | 1 |
| SR-14 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Fulton County) |
|---|---|
| US-31 | 35 |
| US-31N | 13 |
| US-31S | 5 |
| SR-14E | 5 |
| Old Us 31 | 4 |
| SR-14 | 4 |
| SR-25S | 4 |
| State Road 25 | 3 |
Fulton County at a glance
| Population | 20,004 |
| Land area | 368.4 sq mi |
| Density | 54 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $63,126 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Fulton 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 | 4 | — | 1.0 |
| 2000s | 10 | +183% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 10 | +3% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 13 | +27% | 1.0 |
In the 1990s about 4 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 13. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
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Questions fleets ask about Fulton County
How many truck crashes happen in Fulton County?
145 truck crashes have been reported in Fulton County since 2015, with 6 deaths and 60 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Fulton County?
NHTSA data shows US-31 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes in Fulton County since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Fulton County?
The worst month is February: 13.8% of truck crashes in Fulton County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Fulton County?
4 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Fulton County since 2015, 2.8% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Fulton County compare with Indiana?
Per 100,000 residents, Fulton County has 60.9 truck crashes a year; Indiana has 80.8.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Fulton County?
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.