New Palestine, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in New Palestine: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in New Palestine and Hancock County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Hancock 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 2.4 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Hancock County compares with Indiana
Hancock County against Indiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Hancock County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Hancock County | Indiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 114.6 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 1.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.4 | 2.9 | 3.4 | 17% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.38 | 0.36 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.9% | 2.4% | 2.3% | 1.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 8.2% | 10.6% | 6.2% | 22% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.5% | 22.4% | 23.7% | 13% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 16.2% | 17.4% | 13.8% | 7% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 37.2% | 42.7% | 41.9% | 13% below the state |
| After dark | 32.3% | 32.0% | 24.8% | same |
Hancock County has lower values than Indiana for deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr and garbage-truck share.
The headline for New Palestine: I-70 deadliest road: 6 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of New Palestine since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,200 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Hancock County. They injured 449 people and killed 28.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 4 days.
With 33 truck crashes reported in New Palestine since 2015, this page uses Hancock County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in August (11.2% of the year) and are lowest in March (6.0%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 37.2% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Indiana.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 7.4% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 8.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Indiana: 10.6%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-70 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (6). After it: I-465 (4), I-74 (3) and I-70E (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
33 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.8% share (Indiana: 2.4%).
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in June (21%).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 0.0 deaths compared with 2.4 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for New Palestine fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-70 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at June schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- 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 Hancock County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-70 | 6 |
| I-465 | 4 |
| I-74 | 3 |
| I-70E | 2 |
| 30th St | 1 |
| Arlington Ave | 1 |
| CR-100N | 1 |
| CR-200W | 1 |
| CR-300 | 1 |
| Franklin Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Hancock County) |
|---|---|
| I-70 | 347 |
| I-70E | 114 |
| I-70W | 102 |
| Cr600W | 29 |
| SR-9 | 28 |
| US-40 | 26 |
| SR-9N | 23 |
| Cr300N | 14 |
New Palestine at a glance
| Population | 3,621 |
| Land area | 2.0 sq mi |
| Density | 1,771 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 46163) | $113,106 |
| Median home value (ZIP 46163) | $347,232 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Hancock 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 | 24 | — | 1.8 |
| 2000s | 51 | +117% | 1.9 |
| 2010s | 66 | +30% | 1.2 |
| 2020s | 127 | +90% | 1.8 |
In the 1990s about 24 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 127. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 1.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about New Palestine
How many truck accidents are there in New Palestine?
Since 2015, 1,200 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Hancock County (449 injured, 28 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in New Palestine?
Since 2015, I-70 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of New Palestine: 6.
Which month has the most truck crashes in New Palestine?
Truck crashes in Hancock County peak in August, with 11.2% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in New Palestine?
Since 2015, Hancock County has reported 33 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.8% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in New Palestine compared with Indiana?
Per 100,000 residents, Hancock County has 114.6 truck crashes a year; Indiana has 80.8.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in New Palestine?
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.