Mexico, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Mexico: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Mexico 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 sits below Indiana on morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Mexico: US-31 6 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Mexico.
Overview
Police reported 358 crashes involving commercial trucks in Miami County since 2015: 142 people were injured and 11 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 12 days.
With 13 truck crashes reported in Mexico since 2015, this page uses Miami County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 12.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is August at 5.0%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.3% of truck crashes, against 42.7% across Indiana.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 7.5% of truck crashes.
11.8% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 10.6% across Indiana.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-31 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (6). After it: US-24 (4) and Us- 31 (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 Mexico fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along US-31; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- With 11.8% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Indiana), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 Miami County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-31 | 6 |
| US-24 | 4 |
| Us- 31 | 2 |
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 |
Mexico at a glance
| Land area | 5.5 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 46958) | $87,640 |
| Median home value (ZIP 46958) | $96,122 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 14 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 30. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 1.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Mexico
How many truck crashes happen in Mexico?
Miami County has had 358 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 142 people and killing 11.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Mexico?
NHTSA data shows US-31 with 6 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Mexico since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Mexico?
October has the most truck crashes in Miami County, 12.8% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Mexico?
11 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Miami County since 2015, 3.1% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Mexico compared with Indiana?
Miami County records 84.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 80.8 across Indiana.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Mexico?
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.