Scott, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Scott: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Scott 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 |
LaGrange County has lower values than Indiana for garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Scott: 2.9× fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Scott per year, 2020–24 vs 2016–19 (3.6 vs 1.2).
Overview
LaGrange County has recorded 614 truck crashes since 2015, with 240 people injured and 39 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 7 days in fully reported years.
Scott had 6 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use LaGrange County numbers.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 12.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 6.2%.
November through March accounts for 43.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.7% in Indiana.
By time of day, 12–1 am stands out with 9.3% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 12.8% of truck crashes, compared with 10.6% in Indiana.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-80 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (8). After it: SR-120 (3), US-12 (2) and US-20 (2).
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 Scott fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-80 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
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) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 8 |
| SR-120 | 3 |
| US-12 | 2 |
| US-20 | 2 |
| CR-200 North | 1 |
| CR-LUTZ Rd | 1 |
| Nottawa Rd | 1 |
| SR-5 | 1 |
| US-131 | 1 |
| US-20W | 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 |
Scott at a glance
| Land area | 0.4 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 46565) | $96,199 |
| Median home value (ZIP 46565) | $344,177 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 23 a year in the 1990s and 54 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.2 a year in 2016–19, 3.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Scott
How many truck accidents are there in Scott?
Since 2015, 614 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in LaGrange County (240 injured, 39 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Scott?
NHTSA data shows I-80 with 8 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Scott since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Scott?
The worst month is January: 12.7% of truck crashes in LaGrange County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Scott?
6 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in LaGrange County since 2015, 1.0% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Scott compare with Indiana?
The yearly rate is 129.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in LaGrange County, vs 80.8 for Indiana.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Scott?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.