Columbia Township, Gibson County, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Columbia Township, Gibson County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Columbia Township, Gibson County and Gibson County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Gibson County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
9 of 444 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Gibson County compares with Indiana
Gibson County against Indiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Gibson County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Gibson County | Indiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 113.6 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 1.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.4 | 2.9 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.46 | 0.36 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.5% | 2.4% | 2.3% | 38% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.1% | 10.6% | 6.2% | 61% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.2% | 22.4% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.1% | 17.4% | 13.8% | 36% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 33.2% | 42.7% | 41.9% | 22% below the state |
| After dark | 26.9% | 32.0% | 24.8% | 16% below the state |
Gibson County has lower values than Indiana for garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Columbia Township, Gibson County: SR-64 2 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Columbia.
Overview
Gibson County has recorded 444 truck crashes since 2015, with 201 people injured and 14 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 10 days in fully reported years.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Columbia Township, Gibson County since 2015; patterns below come from Gibson County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 13.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 5.4%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 33.2% of truck crashes, against 42.7% across Indiana.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (8.3%).
Road surface: 4.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Indiana: 10.6%).
Where crashes happen
SR-64 leads within 10 miles of Columbia with 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-168E (1), SR-68 (1) and Sr- 64 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 9 crashes, 2.0% of the total, against 2.4% across Indiana.
Route planning tips for Columbia Township, Gibson County fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Gibson County.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-64; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 25.2% of truck crashes here, more than Indiana; adjust start times where you can.
- 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 Gibson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-64 | 2 |
| SR-168E | 1 |
| SR-68 | 1 |
| Sr- 64 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Gibson County) |
|---|---|
| US-41 | 69 |
| US-41S | 39 |
| US-41N | 33 |
| SR-64W | 22 |
| I-64 | 20 |
| SR-64E | 11 |
| I-69 | 11 |
| I-69S | 10 |
Columbia Township, Gibson County at a glance
| Population | 3,517 |
| Land area | 30.5 sq mi |
| Density | 115 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 47660) | $57,472 |
| Median home value (ZIP 47660) | $144,439 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Gibson 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 | 17 | — | 1.3 |
| 2000s | 40 | +132% | 2.2 |
| 2010s | 39 | -2% | 1.4 |
| 2020s | 33 | -16% | 0.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 17 to 33. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.8 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Columbia Township, Gibson County
How many truck crashes happen in Columbia Township, Gibson County?
Gibson County has had 444 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 201 people and killing 14.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Columbia Township, Gibson County?
NHTSA data shows SR-64 with 2 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Columbia since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Columbia Township, Gibson County?
August has the most truck crashes in Gibson County, 13.5% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Columbia Township, Gibson County?
Since 2015, Gibson County has reported 9 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.0% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Columbia Township, Gibson County compare with Indiana?
Gibson County records 113.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 80.8 across Indiana.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Columbia Township, Gibson County?
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.