Russiaville, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Russiaville: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Russiaville and Howard County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Howard County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
15 of 388 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Howard County compares with Indiana
Howard County against Indiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Howard County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Howard County | Indiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 39.2 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 51% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.7 | 2.9 | 3.4 | 1.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.37 | 0.36 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.6% | 2.4% | 2.3% | 1.5× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 13.8% | 10.6% | 6.2% | 1.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.3% | 22.4% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.0% | 17.4% | 13.8% | 37% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.4% | 42.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 28.4% | 32.0% | 24.8% | 11% below the state |
Howard County sits below Indiana on crashes per 100k residents / yr, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Howard County: 1 in 28 garbage-truck share of crashes is 3.6%, against 2.4% for Indiana.
Overview
Police reported 388 crashes involving commercial trucks in Howard County since 2015: 139 people were injured and 19 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 11 days in fully reported years.
Russiaville had 14 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Howard County numbers.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (10.3% of the year) and are lowest in April (5.9%).
November through March accounts for 44.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.7% in Indiana.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 8.8% of truck crashes.
13.8% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 10.6% across Indiana.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Russiaville since 2015 were spread across roads: CR-300 (1), CR-300N (1), SR-22 (1), SR-26E (1) and SR-26W (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 15 of the truck crashes here, or 3.9%, compared with 2.4% in Indiana.
Route planning tips for Russiaville fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 25.3% of truck crashes here, more than Indiana; adjust start times where you can.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 13.8% of truck crashes here, more than Indiana; schedule winter checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Howard County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-300 | 1 |
| CR-300N | 1 |
| SR-22 | 1 |
| SR-26E | 1 |
| SR-26W | 1 |
| SR-29N | 1 |
| SR-931S | 1 |
| Sr- 26 | 1 |
| Sr- 29 | 1 |
| US-31 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Howard County) |
|---|---|
| US-35 | 23 |
| US-31 | 20 |
| US-31N | 19 |
| SR-26E | 17 |
| SR-26W | 11 |
| SR-26 | 10 |
| SR-931 | 8 |
| SR-22 | 7 |
Russiaville at a glance
| Population | 1,314 |
| Land area | 0.9 sq mi |
| Density | 1,468 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 46979) | $88,832 |
| Median home value (ZIP 46979) | $211,206 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Howard 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 | 21 | — | 1.5 |
| 2000s | 32 | +53% | 0.9 |
| 2010s | 33 | +5% | 1.8 |
| 2020s | 30 | -9% | 1.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 21 a year in the 1990s and 30 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.8 a year in 2016–19, 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Russiaville
How many truck accidents are there in Russiaville?
Howard County has had 388 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 139 people and killing 19.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Russiaville?
Truck crashes in Howard County peak in October, with 10.3% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Russiaville?
Garbage trucks were involved in 15 reported crashes in Howard County since 2015 (3.9% of truck crashes).
How does Russiaville compare with Indiana for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Howard County has 39.2 truck crashes a year; Indiana has 80.8.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Russiaville?
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.