Cicero Town, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Cicero Town: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Cicero Town and Hamilton County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Hamilton County numbers.
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. It stands out for higher garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Cicero Town: US-31 5 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Cicero.
Overview
Hamilton County has recorded 1,496 truck crashes since 2015, with 473 people injured and 29 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 3 days.
With 32 truck crashes reported in Cicero Town since 2015, this page uses Hamilton County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
July has the most truck crashes, 10.2% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (6.5%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 38.5% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Indiana.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 8.6% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 5.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Indiana: 10.6%).
Where crashes happen
US-31 leads within 10 miles of Cicero with 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come CR-CAL Carson Rd (1), Cr- Strawtown Ave (1) and SR-19 (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.
They recorded 0.0 deaths per 100 crashes, against 2.1 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Cicero Town fleets
- Build extra time into July routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to US-31 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in June; review collection routes for that month.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 25.6% 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
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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-31 | 5 |
| CR-CAL Carson Rd | 1 |
| Cr- Strawtown Ave | 1 |
| SR-19 | 1 |
| Six Points Rd | 1 |
| US-31S | 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 |
Cicero Town at a glance
| Population | 5,607 |
| Land area | 1.6 sq mi |
| Density | 3,442 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 46034) | $91,466 |
| Median home value (ZIP 46034) | $310,401 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 45 to 122. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 1.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Cicero Town
How many truck crashes happen in Cicero Town?
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 Cicero Town?
US-31 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Cicero since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Cicero Town?
July has the most truck crashes in Hamilton County, 10.2% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Cicero Town?
39 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Hamilton County since 2015, 2.6% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Cicero Town compare with Indiana?
Per 100,000 residents, Hamilton County has 33.6 truck crashes a year; Indiana has 80.8.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Cicero Town?
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.