Leiters Ford, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Leiters Ford: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Leiters Ford and Fulton County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Fulton County numbers.
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 |
Compared with Indiana, Fulton County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr and after dark. Where it is higher: 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
Police reported 145 crashes involving commercial trucks in Fulton County since 2015: 60 people were injured and 6 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 30 days in fully reported years.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Leiters Ford since 2015; patterns below come from Fulton County as a whole.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 13.8% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (2.8%).
November through March accounts for 47.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.7% in 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
US-31 leads within 10 miles of Leiters Ford with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: SR-14 (2) and CR-OLD Us 31 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 4 crashes, 2.8% of the total, against 2.4% across Indiana.
Route planning tips for Leiters Ford fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Fulton County.
- Look at alternatives to US-31 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 32.8% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Indiana.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 15.7% of truck crashes here, more than Indiana; schedule winter checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-31 | 4 |
| SR-14 | 2 |
| CR-OLD Us 31 | 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 |
Leiters Ford at a glance
| Land area | 0.6 sq mi |
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. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Leiters Ford
How common are truck crashes in Leiters Ford?
Since 2015, 145 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Fulton County (60 injured, 6 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Leiters Ford?
US-31 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Leiters Ford since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Leiters Ford?
February has the most truck crashes in Fulton County, 13.8% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Leiters Ford?
4 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Fulton County since 2015, 2.8% of all truck crashes.
How does Leiters Ford compare with Indiana for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 60.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Fulton County, vs 80.8 for Indiana.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Leiters Ford?
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.