Oakland City, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Oakland City: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Oakland City 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 runs above Indiana on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Oakland City: SR-64 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Oakland City: 2 since 2015.
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 31 truck crashes were reported in Oakland City since 2015; patterns below come from Gibson County as a whole.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in August (13.5% of the year) and are lowest in February (5.4%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 33.2% of truck crashes, against 42.7% across Indiana.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 8.3% of truck crashes.
4.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 10.6% across Indiana.
Where crashes happen
SR-64 leads within 10 miles of Oakland City 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 Oakland City fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-64; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 25.2% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Indiana; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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 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 |
Oakland City at a glance
| Population | 2,269 |
| Land area | 1.0 sq mi |
| Density | 2,222 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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 17 a year in the 1990s and 33 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.8 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Oakland City
How common are truck crashes in Oakland City?
Gibson County has had 444 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 201 people and killing 14.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Oakland City?
Since 2015, SR-64 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Oakland City: 2.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Oakland City?
Truck crashes in Gibson County peak in August, with 13.5% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Oakland City?
Since 2015, Gibson County has reported 9 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.0% of its truck crashes.
How does Oakland City compare with Indiana for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Gibson County has 113.6 truck crashes a year; Indiana has 80.8.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Oakland City?
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.