Freelandville, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Freelandville: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Freelandville and Knox County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Knox County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
3 of 253 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Knox County compares with Indiana
Knox County against Indiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Knox County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Knox County | Indiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 61.8 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 24% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.5 | 2.9 | 3.4 | 1.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.33 | 0.36 | 0.49 | 8% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.2% | 2.4% | 2.3% | 48% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.3% | 10.6% | 6.2% | 69% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.2% | 22.4% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.5% | 17.4% | 13.8% | 22% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.9% | 42.7% | 41.9% | 9% below the state |
| After dark | 32.0% | 32.0% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Indiana, Knox County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Freelandville: US-150 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Freelandville: 2 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 253 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Knox County. They injured 85 people and killed 12.
That averages about one truck crash every 16 days in fully reported years.
Only 1 truck crash was reported in Freelandville since 2015; patterns below come from Knox County as a whole.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (12.3% of the year) and are lowest in July (4.3%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 38.9% of truck crashes, against 42.7% across Indiana.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 9.1% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 3.3% of truck crashes, compared with 10.6% in Indiana.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Freelandville is US-150, with 2 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by CR-700S (1), SR-57N (1) and SR-67S (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 3 of the truck crashes here, or 1.2%, compared with 2.4% in Indiana.
Route planning tips for Freelandville fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use US-150, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 26.2% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Indiana; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Knox County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-150 | 2 |
| CR-700S | 1 |
| SR-57N | 1 |
| SR-67S | 1 |
| US-41 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Knox County) |
|---|---|
| US-41 | 42 |
| US-41N | 22 |
| US-41S | 21 |
| US-50W | 10 |
| SR-67N | 9 |
| US-50 | 8 |
| US-50E | 6 |
| SR-67S | 6 |
Freelandville at a glance
| Land area | 5.6 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 47535) | $70,236 |
| Median home value (ZIP 47535) | $97,095 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Knox 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 | 22 | — | 1.5 |
| 2000s | 23 | +5% | 1.0 |
| 2010s | 24 | +4% | 0.9 |
| 2020s | 20 | -19% | 1.0 |
In the 1990s about 22 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 20. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Freelandville
How many truck crashes happen in Freelandville?
Knox County has had 253 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 85 people and killing 12.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Freelandville?
Since 2015, US-150 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Freelandville: 2.
When do most truck crashes happen in Freelandville?
Truck crashes in Knox County peak in October, with 12.3% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Freelandville?
Garbage trucks were involved in 3 reported crashes in Knox County since 2015 (1.2% of truck crashes).
How does Freelandville compare with Indiana for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Knox County has 61.8 truck crashes a year; Indiana has 80.8.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Freelandville?
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.