Plymouth, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Plymouth: 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
3 of 462 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Plymouth compares with Indiana
Plymouth against Indiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Plymouth stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Plymouth | Indiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 352.4 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 4.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.7 | 2.9 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.49 | 0.36 | 0.49 | 1.4× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.7% | 2.4% | 2.3% | 70% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 18.9% | 10.6% | 6.2% | 1.8× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.3% | 22.4% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 18.5% | 17.4% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 49.8% | 42.7% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 32.2% | 32.0% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Indiana, Plymouth is lower on garbage-truck share. It runs above Indiana on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Plymouth: 18.9% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 10.6% in Indiana.
Overview
Plymouth has recorded 462 truck crashes since 2015, with 223 people injured and 18 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 9 days.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 14.9% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (5.2%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 49.8% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Indiana.
The busiest hour is 9–10 am, with 9.5% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 18.9% of truck crashes, compared with 10.6% in Indiana.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Plymouth is US-31, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by US-30 (2), US-30E (2) and US-6 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
3 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.6% share (Indiana: 2.4%).
Route planning tips for Plymouth fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to US-31 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 24.3% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Indiana; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 18.9% of truck crashes here, more than Indiana; schedule winter checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Plymouth
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-31 | 4 |
| US-30 | 2 |
| US-30E | 2 |
| US-6 | 2 |
| US-30W | 1 |
| US-31N | 1 |
| US-6E | 1 |
| US-6W | 1 |
| Us- 6 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Plymouth) |
|---|---|
| US-30 | 98 |
| US-30E | 87 |
| US-30W | 65 |
| US-31 | 41 |
| US-31S | 26 |
| US-31N | 19 |
| Oak | 13 |
| N Oak | 5 |
Plymouth at a glance
| Population | 11,042 |
| Land area | 7.6 sq mi |
| Density | 1,458 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 46563) | $73,293 |
| Median home value (ZIP 46563) | $199,395 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Plymouth 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 | 12 | — | 1.8 |
| 2000s | 26 | +118% | 2.3 |
| 2010s | 29 | +11% | 2.3 |
| 2020s | 38 | +29% | 1.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 12 to 38. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 3.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Plymouth
How common are truck crashes in Plymouth?
Since 2015, 462 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Plymouth (223 injured, 18 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Plymouth?
US-31 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Plymouth since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Plymouth?
Truck crashes in Plymouth peak in January, with 14.9% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Plymouth?
Garbage trucks were involved in 3 reported crashes in Plymouth since 2015 (0.6% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Plymouth compared with Indiana?
Plymouth records 352.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 80.8 across Indiana.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Plymouth?
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.