Matthews, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Matthews: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Matthews and Grant County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Grant County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
14 of 780 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Grant County compares with Indiana
Grant County against Indiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Grant County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Grant County | Indiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 99.7 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.1 | 2.9 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.33 | 0.36 | 0.49 | 8% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.8% | 2.4% | 2.3% | 24% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 21.1% | 10.6% | 6.2% | 2.0× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.7% | 22.4% | 23.7% | 17% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 23.2% | 17.4% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 48.7% | 42.7% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 32.0% | 32.0% | 24.8% | same |
Grant County sits below Indiana on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Grant County: 21.1% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Indiana: 10.6%).
Overview
Grant County has recorded 780 truck crashes since 2015, with 247 people injured and 30 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 6 days.
With 14 truck crashes reported in Matthews since 2015, this page uses Grant County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 13.5% of the yearly total, while June has the fewest (6.5%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 48.7% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Indiana.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (8.1%).
21.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 10.6% across Indiana.
Where crashes happen
I-69 leads within 10 miles of Matthews with 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by Sr- 3 (2), CR-100 (1) and SR-22 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 14 crashes, 1.8% of the total, against 2.4% across Indiana.
Route planning tips for Matthews fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-69 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 21.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Indiana; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Grant County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-69 | 5 |
| Sr- 3 | 2 |
| CR-100 | 1 |
| SR-22 | 1 |
| SR-5 | 1 |
| SR-9 | 1 |
| US-35 | 1 |
| Us- 35 | 1 |
| Walnut | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Grant County) |
|---|---|
| I-69 | 236 |
| I-69S | 59 |
| I-69N | 46 |
| US-35 | 24 |
| SR-18E | 17 |
| SR-18 | 16 |
| SR-18W | 15 |
| SR-13 | 12 |
Matthews at a glance
| Population | 485 |
| Land area | 0.4 sq mi |
| Density | 1,378 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 46957) | $49,444 |
| Median home value (ZIP 46957) | $81,180 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Grant 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 | 23 | — | 2.1 |
| 2000s | 38 | +66% | 1.2 |
| 2010s | 55 | +44% | 1.4 |
| 2020s | 71 | +30% | 3.4 |
In the 1990s about 23 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 71. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.2 a year in 2016–19 and 3.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Matthews
How many truck crashes happen in Matthews?
780 truck crashes have been reported in Grant County since 2015, with 30 deaths and 247 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Matthews?
Since 2015, I-69 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Matthews: 5.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Matthews?
The worst month is January: 13.5% of truck crashes in Grant County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Matthews?
Since 2015, Grant County has reported 14 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.8% of its truck crashes.
How does Matthews compare with Indiana for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 99.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Grant County, vs 80.8 for Indiana.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Matthews?
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.