Montgomery County, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Montgomery 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
19 of 410 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Montgomery County compares with Indiana
Montgomery County against Indiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Montgomery County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Montgomery County | Indiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 93.7 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.0 | 2.9 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.41 | 0.36 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.8% | 2.4% | 2.3% | 2.0× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 9.0% | 10.6% | 6.2% | 14% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.1% | 22.4% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 17.8% | 17.4% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.2% | 42.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 29.1% | 32.0% | 24.8% | 9% below the state |
Montgomery County has lower values than Indiana for on snow, slush or ice and after dark. It runs above Indiana on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Montgomery County: 1 in 21 garbage-truck share of crashes is 4.8%, against 2.4% for Indiana.
Overview
Montgomery County has recorded 410 truck crashes since 2015, with 167 people injured and 17 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 10 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in May (11.7% of the year) and are lowest in December (4.9%).
November through March accounts for 40.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.7% in Indiana.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 10.0% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 9.0% of truck crashes, compared with 10.6% in Indiana.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck in Montgomery County since 2015: CR-400N (2), CR-500S (2), I-74 (2), I-74E (1) and I-74W (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
19 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 4.6% share (Indiana: 2.4%).
Route planning tips for Montgomery County fleets
- Review driver schedules for May, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 24.1% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Indiana.
- 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 Montgomery County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Montgomery County) |
|---|---|
| CR-400N | 2 |
| CR-500S | 2 |
| I-74 | 2 |
| I-74E | 1 |
| I-74W | 1 |
| SR-25 | 1 |
| SR-32 | 1 |
| SR-32E | 1 |
| SR-47 | 1 |
| US-231 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Montgomery County) |
|---|---|
| I-74 | 64 |
| I-74W | 31 |
| I-74E | 26 |
| SR-32E | 21 |
| US-231 | 20 |
| US-231N | 18 |
| US-231S | 12 |
| SR-32 | 9 |
Montgomery County at a glance
| Population | 38,633 |
| Land area | 504.7 sq mi |
| Density | 77 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $71,579 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Montgomery 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 | 10 | — | 1.2 |
| 2000s | 29 | +199% | 1.5 |
| 2010s | 36 | +25% | 1.1 |
| 2020s | 36 | +2% | 2.0 |
In the 1990s about 10 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 36. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 1.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Montgomery County
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Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Montgomery County
How many truck crashes happen in Montgomery County?
Montgomery County has had 410 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 167 people and killing 17.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Montgomery County?
The worst month is May: 11.7% of truck crashes in Montgomery County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Montgomery County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 19 reported crashes in Montgomery County since 2015 (4.6% of truck crashes).
How does Montgomery County compare with Indiana for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 93.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Montgomery County, vs 80.8 for Indiana.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Montgomery 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.