Martin County, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Martin County: 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
2 of 107 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Martin County compares with Indiana
Martin County against Indiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Martin County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Martin County | Indiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 87.6 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.3 | 2.9 | 3.4 | 2.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.35 | 0.36 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.1% | 2.4% | 2.3% | 10% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.2% | 10.6% | 6.2% | 70% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.1% | 22.4% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 16.8% | 17.4% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.2% | 42.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 22.1% | 32.0% | 24.8% | 31% below the state |
Compared with Indiana, Martin County is lower on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and after dark. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr and deaths per 100 crashes.
The headline for Martin County: 6.3 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 2.9 across Indiana.
Overview
Police reported 107 crashes involving commercial trucks in Martin County since 2015: 36 people were injured and 6 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 42 days.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 11.2% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (3.7%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 44.2% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Indiana.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 9.3% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 3.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Indiana: 10.6%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks in Martin County is US-50, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come US-231 (1) and Windom Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 2 of the truck crashes here, or 1.9%, compared with 2.4% in Indiana.
Route planning tips for Martin County fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Martin County.
- Look at alternatives to US-50 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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 Martin County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Martin County) |
|---|---|
| US-50 | 3 |
| US-231 | 1 |
| Windom Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Martin County) |
|---|---|
| US-231 | 22 |
| US-50E | 15 |
| US-50 | 14 |
| US-150 | 8 |
| US-50W | 7 |
| US-231N | 4 |
| Us-Hwy 50 | 3 |
| US-231S | 3 |
Martin County at a glance
| Population | 9,864 |
| Land area | 335.8 sq mi |
| Density | 29 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $69,915 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Martin 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 | 4 | — | 0.9 |
| 2000s | 14 | +209% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 10 | -24% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 8 | -21% | 0.6 |
In the 1990s about 4 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 8. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Martin County
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Questions fleets ask about Martin County
How common are truck crashes in Martin County?
Martin County has had 107 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 36 people and killing 6.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Martin County?
NHTSA data shows US-50 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes in Martin County since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Martin County?
Truck crashes in Martin County peak in January, with 11.2% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Martin County?
Since 2015, Martin County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.9% of its truck crashes.
How does Martin County compare with Indiana for truck crashes?
Martin County records 87.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 80.8 across Indiana.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Martin County?
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.