Patoka Town, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Patoka Town: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Patoka Town 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 sits below Indiana on 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.
What stands out in Patoka Town: US-41 2 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Patoka.
Overview
Gibson County has recorded 444 truck crashes since 2015, with 201 people injured and 14 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 10 days.
Only 18 truck crashes were reported in Patoka Town since 2015; patterns below come from Gibson County as a whole.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 13.5% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (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.
Road surface: 4.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Indiana: 10.6%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-41 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (2). It is followed by SR-168 (1), SR-64 (1) and SR-64W (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
9 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.0% share (Indiana: 2.4%).
Route planning tips for Patoka Town fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Gibson County.
- Check whether your routes use US-41, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 25.2% of truck crashes here, more than Indiana; adjust start times where you can.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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) |
|---|---|
| US-41 | 2 |
| SR-168 | 1 |
| SR-64 | 1 |
| SR-64W | 1 |
| US-41N | 1 |
| US-41S | 1 |
| Us- 41 | 1 |
| Us- 41 N | 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 |
Patoka Town at a glance
| Population | 709 |
| Land area | 1.2 sq mi |
| Density | 595 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 47666) | $63,209 |
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 large-truck crashes: 1.8 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Patoka Town
How many truck crashes happen in Patoka Town?
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 Patoka Town?
US-41 had 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Patoka since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Patoka Town?
The worst month is August: 13.5% of truck crashes in Gibson County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Patoka Town?
9 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Gibson County since 2015, 2.0% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Patoka Town compare with Indiana?
Per 100,000 residents, Gibson County has 113.6 truck crashes a year; Indiana has 80.8.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Patoka Town?
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.