Hamilton County, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Hamilton County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.1 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Hamilton County compares with Indiana
Hamilton County against Indiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Hamilton County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Hamilton County | Indiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 33.6 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 58% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.1 | 2.9 | 3.4 | 28% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.32 | 0.36 | 0.49 | 11% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.6% | 2.4% | 2.3% | 1.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 5.4% | 10.6% | 6.2% | 49% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.6% | 22.4% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.3% | 17.4% | 13.8% | 29% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.5% | 42.7% | 41.9% | 10% below the state |
| After dark | 25.4% | 32.0% | 24.8% | 21% below the state |
Hamilton County sits below Indiana on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
Hamilton County at a glance: US-31 5 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road in Hamilton County.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,496 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Hamilton County. They injured 473 people and killed 29.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 3 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in July (10.2% of the year) and are lowest in March (6.5%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 38.5% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Indiana.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (8.6%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 5.4% of truck crashes, compared with 10.6% in Indiana.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-31 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5). Next come I-69 (4), CR-CAL Carson Rd (1) and Campus Pkwy (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 39 of the truck crashes here, or 2.6%, compared with 2.4% in Indiana.
Their busiest month is June, with 21% of garbage-truck crashes.
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 0.0 deaths compared with 2.1 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Hamilton County fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Hamilton County.
- Where you can, review stops along US-31; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in June; review collection routes for that month.
- 25.6% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Indiana; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Hamilton County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Hamilton County) |
|---|---|
| US-31 | 5 |
| I-69 | 4 |
| CR-CAL Carson Rd | 1 |
| Campus Pkwy | 1 |
| Cr- Strawtown Ave | 1 |
| I-465E | 1 |
| I-69S | 1 |
| Keystone Pkwy | 1 |
| Mu-116th St | 1 |
| SR-19 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Hamilton County) |
|---|---|
| I-69 | 104 |
| US-31 | 102 |
| I-69S | 97 |
| I-69N | 80 |
| SR-37 | 46 |
| US-31S | 46 |
| SR-32 | 45 |
| US-31N | 37 |
Hamilton County at a glance
| Population | 379,704 |
| Land area | 394.4 sq mi |
| Density | 963 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $121,459 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Hamilton 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 | 45 | — | 3.1 |
| 2000s | 107 | +136% | 2.3 |
| 2010s | 117 | +10% | 1.4 |
| 2020s | 122 | +4% | 2.4 |
In the 1990s about 45 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 122. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.5 a year in 2016–19, 2.4 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Hamilton County
ZIP codes in Hamilton County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Hamilton County
How common are truck crashes in Hamilton County?
Since 2015, 1,496 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Hamilton County (473 injured, 29 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Hamilton County?
Since 2015, US-31 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes in Hamilton County: 5.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Hamilton County?
Truck crashes in Hamilton County peak in July, with 10.2% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Hamilton County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 39 reported crashes in Hamilton County since 2015 (2.6% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Hamilton County compare with Indiana?
Hamilton County records 33.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 80.8 across Indiana.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Hamilton County?
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.