Gillam, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Gillam: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Gillam and Jasper County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Jasper County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
13 of 1,073 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Jasper County compares with Indiana
Jasper County against Indiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Jasper County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Jasper County | Indiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 273.9 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 3.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.1 | 2.9 | 3.4 | 28% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.35 | 0.36 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.3% | 2.4% | 2.3% | 45% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 19.7% | 10.6% | 6.2% | 1.9× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.5% | 22.4% | 23.7% | 17% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 23.3% | 17.4% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 52.6% | 42.7% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 46.6% | 32.0% | 24.8% | 1.5× the state |
Jasper County has lower values than Indiana for deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for Jasper County: 19.7% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 10.6% in Indiana.
Overview
Jasper County has recorded 1,073 truck crashes since 2015, with 384 people injured and 24 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 4 days.
Gillam had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Jasper County numbers.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 12.7% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (5.4%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 52.6% of truck crashes, against 42.7% across Indiana.
By time of day, 12–1 am stands out with 11.0% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 19.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Indiana: 10.6%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-421N had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (2). After it: CR-800 N (1), SR-114 (1) and SR-49 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 13 crashes, 1.2% of the total, against 2.4% across Indiana.
Route planning tips for Gillam fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use US-421N, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 19.7% 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
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 Jasper County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-421N | 2 |
| CR-800 N | 1 |
| SR-114 | 1 |
| SR-49 | 1 |
| US-421S | 1 |
| Us- 421 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Jasper County) |
|---|---|
| I-65 | 626 |
| US-24 | 35 |
| US-231 | 34 |
| I-65N | 34 |
| I-65S | 33 |
| SR-10 | 32 |
| State Rd 10 | 18 |
| SR-114 | 16 |
Gillam at a glance
| Population | 589 |
| Land area | 38.2 sq mi |
| Density | 15 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 47957) | $61,002 |
| Median home value (ZIP 47957) | $160,739 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Jasper 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 | 27 | — | 1.4 |
| 2000s | 60 | +118% | 1.8 |
| 2010s | 82 | +38% | 1.8 |
| 2020s | 94 | +15% | 2.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 27 to 94. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 2.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Gillam
How many truck crashes happen in Gillam?
Jasper County has had 1,073 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 384 people and killing 24.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Gillam?
US-421N had 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Gillam since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Gillam?
The worst month is January: 12.7% of truck crashes in Jasper County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Gillam?
Since 2015, Jasper County has reported 13 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.2% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Gillam compare with Indiana?
The yearly rate is 273.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Jasper County, vs 80.8 for Indiana.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Gillam?
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.