Rensselaer, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Rensselaer: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
11 of 394 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Rensselaer compares with Indiana
Rensselaer against Indiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Rensselaer stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Rensselaer | Indiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 618.2 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 7.7× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.3 | 2.9 | 3.4 | 55% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.32 | 0.36 | 0.49 | 11% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.9% | 2.4% | 2.3% | 1.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 22.4% | 10.6% | 6.2% | 2.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.8% | 22.4% | 23.7% | 16% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 24.3% | 17.4% | 13.8% | 1.4× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 54.3% | 42.7% | 41.9% | 1.3× the state |
| After dark | 45.2% | 32.0% | 24.8% | 1.4× the state |
Compared with Indiana, Rensselaer is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Rensselaer: 22.4% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Indiana: 10.6%).
Overview
Police reported 394 crashes involving commercial trucks in Rensselaer since 2015: 125 people were injured and 7 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 10 days.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 16.8% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (4.3%).
November through March accounts for 54.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.7% in Indiana.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 am than at any other hour (8.1%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 22.4% of truck crashes, compared with 10.6% in Indiana.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Rensselaer since 2015: I-65 (2), CR-380 West (1) and US-231 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 11 of the truck crashes here, or 2.8%, compared with 2.4% in Indiana.
Route planning tips for Rensselaer fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- With 22.4% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Indiana), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Rensselaer
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-65 | 2 |
| CR-380 West | 1 |
| US-231 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Rensselaer) |
|---|---|
| I-65 | 246 |
| SR-114 | 16 |
| I-65N | 15 |
| US-231 | 14 |
| SR-14 | 8 |
| I-65S | 6 |
| SR-114E | 6 |
| SR-114W | 5 |
Rensselaer at a glance
| Population | 5,632 |
| Land area | 7.1 sq mi |
| Density | 788 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 47978) | $71,616 |
| Median home value (ZIP 47978) | $198,457 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Rensselaer 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 | 7 | — | 1.4 |
| 2000s | 23 | +220% | 1.8 |
| 2010s | 33 | +45% | 1.8 |
| 2020s | 34 | +3% | 2.2 |
In the 1990s about 7 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 34. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 2.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Rensselaer
How common are truck crashes in Rensselaer?
Since 2015, 394 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Rensselaer (125 injured, 7 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in Rensselaer?
Truck crashes in Rensselaer peak in February, with 16.8% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Rensselaer?
11 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Rensselaer since 2015, 2.8% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Rensselaer compare with Indiana?
The yearly rate is 618.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Rensselaer, vs 80.8 for Indiana.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Rensselaer?
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.