Bloomington, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Bloomington: 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
0.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 1.9 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Bloomington compares with Indiana
Bloomington against Indiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Bloomington stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Bloomington | Indiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 48.5 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 40% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.9 | 2.9 | 3.4 | 34% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.31 | 0.36 | 0.49 | 14% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.7% | 2.4% | 2.3% | 2.0× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 5.1% | 10.6% | 6.2% | 51% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.9% | 22.4% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.2% | 17.4% | 13.8% | 35% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 37.9% | 42.7% | 41.9% | 11% below the state |
| After dark | 18.7% | 32.0% | 24.8% | 41% below the state |
Bloomington sits below Indiana on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share.
The headline for Bloomington: 1 in 21 crashes involve a garbage truck (21 since 2015), vs 2.4% across Indiana.
Overview
Since 2015, 446 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Bloomington. They injured 137 people and killed 9.
That averages about one truck crash every 9 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
April has the most truck crashes, 10.1% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (5.8%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 37.9% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Indiana.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (9.2%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 5.1% of truck crashes, compared with 10.6% in Indiana.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-45 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (2). After it: I-69 (1), Indiana Ave (1) and S Lincoln St (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
21 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 4.7% share (Indiana: 2.4%).
Garbage-truck crashes peak in April (19% of them).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 0.0, vs 1.9 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for Bloomington fleets
- Review driver schedules for April, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to SR-45 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Waste haulers: April is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Bloomington.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Bloomington
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-45 | 2 |
| I-69 | 1 |
| Indiana Ave | 1 |
| S Lincoln St | 1 |
| SR-37S | 1 |
| SR-446 | 1 |
| SR-46 | 1 |
| SR-46W | 1 |
| Walnut St | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Bloomington) |
|---|---|
| I-69 | 39 |
| SR-37N | 23 |
| SR-37 | 21 |
| SR-37S | 13 |
| SR-46E | 10 |
| State Rd 46 | 9 |
| SR-46 | 8 |
| N Adams | 7 |
Bloomington at a glance
| Population | 79,986 |
| Land area | 23.2 sq mi |
| Density | 3,440 per sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Bloomington 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 | 8 | — | 1.8 |
| 2000s | 31 | +307% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 38 | +23% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 34 | -9% | 1.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 8 a year in the 1990s and 34 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Bloomington
How many truck crashes happen in Bloomington?
Bloomington has had 446 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 137 people and killing 9.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Bloomington?
SR-45 had 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Bloomington since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Bloomington?
The worst month is April: 10.1% of truck crashes in Bloomington happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Bloomington?
Garbage trucks were involved in 21 reported crashes in Bloomington since 2015 (4.7% of truck crashes).
How does Bloomington compare with Indiana for truck crashes?
Bloomington records 48.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 80.8 across Indiana.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Bloomington?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.