Anderson, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Anderson: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
17 of 376 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Anderson compares with Indiana
Anderson against Indiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Anderson stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Anderson | Indiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 58.6 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 27% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.1 | 2.9 | 3.4 | 62% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.29 | 0.36 | 0.49 | 19% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.4% | 2.4% | 2.3% | 1.9× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 8.6% | 10.6% | 6.2% | 18% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.2% | 22.4% | 23.7% | 14% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.1% | 17.4% | 13.8% | 25% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.0% | 42.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 28.6% | 32.0% | 24.8% | 10% below the state |
Anderson sits below Indiana on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It runs above Indiana on garbage-truck share.
Anderson at a glance: 1 in 23 crashes involve a garbage truck (17 since 2015), vs 2.4% across Indiana.
Overview
Since 2015, 376 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Anderson. They injured 113 people and killed 5.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 11 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 11.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 6.6%.
November through March accounts for 40.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.7% in Indiana.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 am than at any other hour (11.7%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 8.6% of truck crashes, compared with 10.6% in Indiana.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Anderson is I-69, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: SR-38 (2), 38th St (1) and Madison Ave (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 17 of the truck crashes here, or 4.5%, compared with 2.4% in Indiana.
Route planning tips for Anderson fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Anderson.
- Where you can, review stops along I-69; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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 Anderson
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-69 | 4 |
| SR-38 | 2 |
| 38th St | 1 |
| Madison Ave | 1 |
| Main St | 1 |
| SR-109N | 1 |
| SR-32W | 1 |
| Sr- 13S | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Anderson) |
|---|---|
| I-69 | 74 |
| I-69S | 26 |
| I-69N | 25 |
| Martin Luther King | 8 |
| SR-9N | 7 |
| Scatterfield | 6 |
| S Scatterfield | 5 |
| Scatterfield Rd | 5 |
Anderson at a glance
| Population | 55,851 |
| Land area | 41.7 sq mi |
| Density | 1,340 per sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Anderson 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 | 9 | — | 2.1 |
| 2000s | 26 | +195% | 2.3 |
| 2010s | 29 | +14% | 1.4 |
| 2020s | 27 | -8% | 2.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 9 a year in the 1990s and 27 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 1.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Anderson
How many truck accidents are there in Anderson?
Anderson has had 376 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 113 people and killing 5.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Anderson?
NHTSA data shows I-69 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Anderson since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Anderson?
October has the most truck crashes in Anderson, 11.4% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Anderson?
Garbage trucks were involved in 17 reported crashes in Anderson since 2015 (4.5% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Anderson compared with Indiana?
The yearly rate is 58.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Anderson, vs 80.8 for Indiana.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Anderson?
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.