Mount Summit, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Mount Summit: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Mount Summit and Henry County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Henry County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
16 of 867 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Henry County compares with Indiana
Henry County against Indiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Henry County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Henry County | Indiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 151.5 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 1.9× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.8 | 2.9 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.45 | 0.36 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.8% | 2.4% | 2.3% | 22% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 16.9% | 10.6% | 6.2% | 1.6× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 16.5% | 22.4% | 23.7% | 26% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 19.8% | 17.4% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 46.3% | 42.7% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 37.9% | 32.0% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Henry County sits below Indiana on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
Henry County at a glance: 16.9% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 10.6% across Indiana.
Overview
Henry County has recorded 867 truck crashes since 2015, with 388 people injured and 25 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 5 days.
Mount Summit had 5 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Henry County numbers.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in February (11.2% of the year) and are lowest in May (6.7%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 46.3% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Indiana.
By time of day, 12–1 am stands out with 11.1% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 16.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Indiana: 10.6%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-35S had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (2). Next come SR-38 (1), SR-67 (1) and Sr- 3 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
16 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.8% share (Indiana: 2.4%).
Route planning tips for Mount Summit fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Henry County.
- Look at alternatives to US-35S at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 16.9% of truck crashes here, more than Indiana; schedule winter checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Henry County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-35S | 2 |
| SR-38 | 1 |
| SR-67 | 1 |
| Sr- 3 | 1 |
| US-35 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Henry County) |
|---|---|
| I-70 | 275 |
| I-70W | 139 |
| I-70E | 92 |
| SR-3S | 20 |
| SR-3 | 18 |
| SR-109S | 13 |
| SR-3N | 13 |
| S State Rd 3 | 12 |
Mount Summit at a glance
| Population | 349 |
| Land area | 0.2 sq mi |
| Density | 1,694 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 47361) | $53,333 |
| Median home value (ZIP 47361) | $154,436 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Henry 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 | 14 | — | 1.3 |
| 2000s | 41 | +193% | 1.3 |
| 2010s | 55 | +33% | 1.2 |
| 2020s | 86 | +55% | 1.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 14 to 86. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Mount Summit
How many truck crashes happen in Mount Summit?
Henry County has had 867 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 388 people and killing 25.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Mount Summit?
NHTSA data shows US-35S with 2 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Mount Summit since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Mount Summit?
The worst month is February: 11.2% of truck crashes in Henry County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Mount Summit?
16 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Henry County since 2015, 1.8% of all truck crashes.
How does Mount Summit compare with Indiana for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Henry County has 151.5 truck crashes a year; Indiana has 80.8.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Mount Summit?
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.