Clearspring, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Clearspring: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Clearspring and LaGrange County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use LaGrange County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
6 of 614 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How LaGrange County compares with Indiana
LaGrange County against Indiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where LaGrange County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | LaGrange County | Indiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 129.3 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 1.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.5 | 2.9 | 3.4 | 2.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.39 | 0.36 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.0% | 2.4% | 2.3% | 56% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 12.8% | 10.6% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.8% | 22.4% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.7% | 17.4% | 13.8% | 10% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.6% | 42.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 34.7% | 32.0% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Compared with Indiana, LaGrange County is lower on garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
LaGrange County at a glance: 6.5 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Indiana: 2.9).
Overview
Police reported 614 crashes involving commercial trucks in LaGrange County since 2015: 240 people were injured and 39 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 7 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Clearspring since 2015, this page uses LaGrange County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (12.7% of the year) and are lowest in March (6.2%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 43.6% of truck crashes, against 42.7% across Indiana.
The busiest hour is 12–1 am, with 9.3% of truck crashes.
12.8% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 10.6% across Indiana.
Where crashes happen
SR-5 leads within 10 miles of Clearspring with 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come CR-200 North (1), SR-9S (1) and Sr- 9 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 6 of the truck crashes here, or 1.0%, compared with 2.4% in Indiana.
Route planning tips for Clearspring fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use SR-5, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 12.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Indiana; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 LaGrange County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-5 | 5 |
| CR-200 North | 1 |
| SR-9S | 1 |
| Sr- 9 | 1 |
| US-20 | 1 |
| US-20W | 1 |
| Us- 20 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (LaGrange County) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 215 |
| US-20 | 92 |
| SR-5 | 20 |
| US-20W | 20 |
| SR-120 | 17 |
| SR-9 | 12 |
| I-80W | 10 |
| I-80E | 10 |
Clearspring at a glance
| Population | 4,694 |
| Land area | 35.7 sq mi |
| Density | 132 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 46571) | $85,500 |
| Median home value (ZIP 46571) | $273,811 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in LaGrange 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 | 23 | — | 2.2 |
| 2000s | 48 | +111% | 1.2 |
| 2010s | 49 | +1% | 1.9 |
| 2020s | 54 | +12% | 3.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 23 to 54. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.2 a year in 2016–19, 3.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Clearspring
How many truck accidents are there in Clearspring?
614 truck crashes have been reported in LaGrange County since 2015, with 39 deaths and 240 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Clearspring?
Since 2015, SR-5 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Clearspring: 5.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Clearspring?
January has the most truck crashes in LaGrange County, 12.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Clearspring?
Since 2015, LaGrange County has reported 6 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.0% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Clearspring compared with Indiana?
Per 100,000 residents, LaGrange County has 129.3 truck crashes a year; Indiana has 80.8.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Clearspring?
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.