Shamrock Lakes, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Shamrock Lakes: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Shamrock Lakes 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). It runs above Indiana on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for 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.
That averages about one truck crash every 6 days in fully reported years.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Shamrock Lakes since 2015, this page uses Grant County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 13.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is June at 6.5%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 48.7% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Indiana.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 8.1% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 21.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Indiana: 10.6%).
Where crashes happen
I-69 leads within 10 miles of Shamrock Lakes with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come Sr- 3 (2), CR-100 (1) and SR-22 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
14 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.8% share (Indiana: 2.4%).
Route planning tips for Shamrock Lakes fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Grant County.
- 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.
- 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 Grant County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-69 | 4 |
| Sr- 3 | 2 |
| CR-100 | 1 |
| SR-22 | 1 |
| SR-5 | 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 |
Shamrock Lakes at a glance
| Population | 216 |
| Land area | 0.3 sq mi |
| Density | 821 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 46989) | $82,074 |
| Median home value (ZIP 46989) | $221,883 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 23 a year in the 1990s and 71 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.2 a year in 2016–19, 3.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Shamrock Lakes
How many truck crashes happen in Shamrock Lakes?
780 truck crashes have been reported in Grant County since 2015, with 30 deaths and 247 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Shamrock Lakes?
I-69 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Shamrock Lakes since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Shamrock Lakes?
January has the most truck crashes in Grant County, 13.5% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Shamrock Lakes?
14 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Grant County since 2015, 1.8% of all truck crashes.
How does Shamrock Lakes compare with Indiana for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Grant County has 99.7 truck crashes a year; Indiana has 80.8.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Shamrock Lakes?
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.