Newcastle, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Newcastle: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Newcastle 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 |
Fulton County sits below Indiana 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.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 30 days.
Newcastle had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Fulton County numbers.
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.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (9.7%).
15.7% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 10.6% across Indiana.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Newcastle is US-31, with 7 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by CR-700 S (1), CR-OLD Us 31 (1) and SR-114 (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 Newcastle fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Fulton County.
- Check whether your routes use US-31, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 | 7 |
| CR-700 S | 1 |
| CR-OLD Us 31 | 1 |
| SR-114 | 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 |
Newcastle at a glance
| Population | 1,354 |
| Land area | 33.2 sq mi |
| Density | 41 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 46570) | $54,185 |
| Median home value (ZIP 46570) | $250,284 |
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 crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Newcastle
How common are truck crashes in Newcastle?
Fulton County has had 145 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 60 people and killing 6.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Newcastle?
Since 2015, US-31 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Newcastle: 7.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Newcastle?
The worst month is February: 13.8% of truck crashes in Fulton County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Newcastle?
4 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Fulton County since 2015, 2.8% of all truck crashes.
How does Newcastle compare with Indiana for truck crashes?
Fulton County records 60.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 80.8 across Indiana.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Newcastle?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.