Pleasant View, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Pleasant View: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Pleasant View and Marion County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Marion County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
2.8 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 1.5 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Marion County compares with Indiana
Marion County against Indiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Marion County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Marion County | Indiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 94.7 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.5 | 2.9 | 3.4 | 48% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.33 | 0.36 | 0.49 | 8% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.1% | 2.4% | 2.3% | 12% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 5.2% | 10.6% | 6.2% | 51% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.6% | 22.4% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 18.2% | 17.4% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.4% | 42.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 31.2% | 32.0% | 24.8% | same |
Marion County has lower values than Indiana for deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr.
What stands out in Pleasant View: I-74 deadliest road: 4 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Pleasant View since 2015.
Overview
Marion County has recorded 10,966 truck crashes since 2015, with 3,567 people injured and 157 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 3 truck crashes a day.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Pleasant View since 2015, this page uses Marion County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 9.0% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (7.5%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.4% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Indiana.
By time of day, 12–1 am stands out with 7.6% of truck crashes.
5.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 10.6% across Indiana.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-74 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). Next come I-465 (3), I-65 (3) and I-65N (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 221 of the truck crashes here, or 2.0%, compared with 2.4% in Indiana.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in May (11% of them).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 2.8, vs 1.5 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for Pleasant View fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-74; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in May; review collection routes for that month.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Marion County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-74 | 4 |
| I-465 | 3 |
| I-65 | 3 |
| I-65N | 2 |
| Arlington Ave | 1 |
| CR-100N | 1 |
| CR-200W | 1 |
| CR-700N | 1 |
| CR-COMBS Rd | 1 |
| Franklin Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Marion County) |
|---|---|
| I-465 | 1,311 |
| I-65 | 630 |
| I-70 | 554 |
| I-65N | 393 |
| I-465N | 342 |
| I-65S | 291 |
| I-465S | 281 |
| I-70W | 278 |
Pleasant View at a glance
| Land area | 0.4 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 46259) | $129,345 |
| Median home value (ZIP 46259) | $335,417 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Marion 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 | 286 | — | 11.0 |
| 2000s | 564 | +97% | 6.4 |
| 2010s | 711 | +26% | 7.9 |
| 2020s | 1,010 | +42% | 14.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 286 a year in the 1990s and 1,010 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 10.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 14.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Pleasant View
How many truck crashes happen in Pleasant View?
Marion County has had 10,966 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 3,567 people and killing 157.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Pleasant View?
NHTSA data shows I-74 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Pleasant View since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Pleasant View?
October has the most truck crashes in Marion County, 9.0% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Pleasant View?
Garbage trucks were involved in 221 reported crashes in Marion County since 2015 (2.0% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Pleasant View compare with Indiana?
Per 100,000 residents, Marion County has 94.7 truck crashes a year; Indiana has 80.8.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Pleasant View?
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.