Oaktown, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Oaktown: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Oaktown 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 |
Knox County sits below Indiana on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Oaktown: US-150 deadliest road: 2 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Oaktown since 2015.
Overview
Knox County has recorded 253 truck crashes since 2015, with 85 people injured and 12 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 16 days in fully reported years.
Oaktown had 17 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Knox County numbers.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 12.3% of the yearly total, while July has the fewest (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.
3.3% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 10.6% across Indiana.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Oaktown is US-150, with 2 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by CR-700S (1), SR-33 (1) and US-41 (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 Oaktown fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along US-150; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 26.2% of truck crashes here, more than Indiana; adjust start times where you can.
- 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-33 | 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 |
Oaktown at a glance
| Population | 580 |
| Land area | 0.3 sq mi |
| Density | 2,132 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 47561) | $45,911 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 22 to 20. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 1.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Oaktown
How many truck accidents are there in Oaktown?
253 truck crashes have been reported in Knox County since 2015, with 12 deaths and 85 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Oaktown?
US-150 had 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Oaktown since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Oaktown?
October has the most truck crashes in Knox County, 12.3% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Oaktown?
Since 2015, Knox County has reported 3 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.2% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Oaktown compared with Indiana?
The yearly rate is 61.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Knox County, vs 80.8 for Indiana.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Oaktown?
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.