Loogootee, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Loogootee: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Loogootee and Martin County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Martin County numbers.
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 |
Martin County has lower values than Indiana for garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and after dark. It stands out for 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.
That averages about one truck crash every 42 days in fully reported years.
With 48 truck crashes reported in Loogootee since 2015, this page uses Martin County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 11.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 3.7%.
November through March accounts for 44.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.7% in Indiana.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (9.3%).
3.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 10.6% across Indiana.
Where crashes happen
US-50 leads within 10 miles of Loogootee with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by US-231 (1) and Us- 50 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 2 crashes, 1.9% of the total, against 2.4% across Indiana.
Route planning tips for Loogootee 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.
- 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 Martin County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-50 | 3 |
| US-231 | 1 |
| Us- 50 | 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 |
Loogootee at a glance
| Population | 2,617 |
| Land area | 1.6 sq mi |
| Density | 1,672 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 47553) | $74,234 |
| Median home value (ZIP 47553) | $214,942 |
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.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Loogootee
How many truck crashes happen in Loogootee?
Since 2015, 107 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Martin County (36 injured, 6 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Loogootee?
NHTSA data shows US-50 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Loogootee since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Loogootee?
January has the most truck crashes in Martin County, 11.2% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Loogootee?
Since 2015, Martin County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.9% of its truck crashes.
How does Loogootee compare with Indiana for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 87.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Martin County, vs 80.8 for Indiana.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Loogootee?
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.