Vincennes, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Vincennes: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Vincennes 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. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Vincennes: US-41 deadliest road: 3 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Vincennes since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 253 crashes involving commercial trucks in Knox County since 2015: 85 people were injured and 12 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 16 days in fully reported years.
Only 146 truck crashes were reported in Vincennes since 2015; patterns below come from Knox County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 12.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is July at 4.3%.
November through March accounts for 38.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.7% in Indiana.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 9.1% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 3.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Indiana: 10.6%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-41 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). After it: SR-61S (1), US-150 (1) and US-50 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
3 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.2% share (Indiana: 2.4%).
Route planning tips for Vincennes fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Knox County.
- Check whether your routes use US-41, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 26.2% of truck crashes here, more than Indiana; adjust start times where you can.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Knox County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-41 | 3 |
| SR-61S | 1 |
| US-150 | 1 |
| US-50 | 1 |
| Us- 41 | 1 |
| Willow St | 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 |
Vincennes at a glance
| Population | 16,506 |
| Land area | 7.5 sq mi |
| Density | 2,214 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 47591) | $61,803 |
| Median home value (ZIP 47591) | $156,988 |
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 Vincennes
How many truck accidents are there in Vincennes?
Since 2015, 253 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Knox County (85 injured, 12 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Vincennes?
Since 2015, US-41 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Vincennes: 3.
When do most truck crashes happen in Vincennes?
October has the most truck crashes in Knox County, 12.3% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Vincennes?
Since 2015, Knox County has reported 3 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.2% of its truck crashes.
How does Vincennes compare with Indiana for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Knox County has 61.8 truck crashes a year; Indiana has 80.8.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Vincennes?
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.