Bunker Hill, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Bunker Hill: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Bunker Hill and Miami County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Miami County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
11 of 358 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Miami County compares with Indiana
Miami County against Indiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Miami County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Miami County | Indiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 84.7 | 80.8 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.3 | 2.9 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.39 | 0.36 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.3% | 2.4% | 2.3% | 1.4× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 11.8% | 10.6% | 6.2% | 1.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.8% | 22.4% | 23.7% | 7% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.6% | 17.4% | 13.8% | 22% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.3% | 42.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 31.6% | 32.0% | 24.8% | same |
Miami County has lower values than Indiana for morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Indiana on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Bunker Hill: US-31 deadliest road: 7 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Bunker Hill since 2015.
Overview
Miami County has recorded 358 truck crashes since 2015, with 142 people injured and 11 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 12 days in fully reported years.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Bunker Hill since 2015, this page uses Miami County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (12.8% of the year) and are lowest in August (5.0%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.3% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Indiana.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 7.5% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 11.8% of truck crashes, compared with 10.6% in Indiana.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-31 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (7). Next come US-24 (3), Us- 31 (3) and US-31N (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 11 crashes, 3.1% of the total, against 2.4% across Indiana.
Route planning tips for Bunker Hill fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along US-31; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 11.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Indiana; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Miami County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-31 | 7 |
| US-24 | 3 |
| Us- 31 | 3 |
| US-31N | 2 |
| Us- 35 | 2 |
| SR-35N | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Miami County) |
|---|---|
| US-31 | 114 |
| US-31S | 35 |
| US-31N | 32 |
| US-24 | 21 |
| SR-19 | 12 |
| S Us Hwy 31 | 10 |
| SR-18 | 7 |
| Broadway | 5 |
Bunker Hill at a glance
| Population | 816 |
| Land area | 0.4 sq mi |
| Density | 2,098 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 46914) | $63,902 |
| Median home value (ZIP 46914) | $144,416 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Miami 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 | 14 | — | 0.9 |
| 2000s | 22 | +61% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 25 | +15% | 1.6 |
| 2020s | 30 | +20% | 0.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 14 to 30. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.8 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Bunker Hill
How many truck accidents are there in Bunker Hill?
Since 2015, 358 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Miami County (142 injured, 11 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Bunker Hill?
NHTSA data shows US-31 with 7 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Bunker Hill since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Bunker Hill?
Truck crashes in Miami County peak in October, with 12.8% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Bunker Hill?
Garbage trucks were involved in 11 reported crashes in Miami County since 2015 (3.1% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Bunker Hill compared with Indiana?
The yearly rate is 84.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Miami County, vs 80.8 for Indiana.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Bunker Hill?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.