Springport, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Springport: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Springport 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 |
Compared with Indiana, Henry County is lower on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Indiana on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Henry County: 16.9% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Indiana: 10.6%).
Overview
Police reported 867 crashes involving commercial trucks in Henry County since 2015: 388 people were injured and 25 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 5 days in fully reported years.
With 2 truck crashes reported in Springport since 2015, this page uses Henry County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
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.
16.9% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 10.6% across Indiana.
Where crashes happen
US-35S leads within 10 miles of Springport with 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come Cowan Rd (1), I-69 (1) and SR-38 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 16 of the truck crashes here, or 1.8%, compared with 2.4% in Indiana.
Route planning tips for Springport fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Henry County.
- Check whether your routes use US-35S, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 16.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Indiana; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 |
| Cowan Rd | 1 |
| I-69 | 1 |
| SR-38 | 1 |
| SR-67 | 1 |
| Sr- 3 | 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 |
Springport at a glance
| Population | 134 |
| Land area | 0.1 sq mi |
| Density | 1,117 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 47386) | $79,157 |
| Median home value (ZIP 47386) | $168,220 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 14 a year in the 1990s and 86 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.0 a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Springport
How many truck crashes happen in Springport?
Since 2015, 867 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Henry County (388 injured, 25 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Springport?
Since 2015, US-35S has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Springport: 2.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Springport?
February has the most truck crashes in Henry County, 11.2% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Springport?
16 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Henry County since 2015, 1.8% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Springport compared with Indiana?
Henry County records 151.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 80.8 across Indiana.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Springport?
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.