Brooklyn, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Brooklyn: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Brooklyn and Morgan County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Morgan County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
12 of 517 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Morgan County compares with Indiana
Morgan County against Indiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Morgan County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Morgan County | Indiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 58.9 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 27% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.3 | 2.9 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.35 | 0.36 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.5% | 2.4% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 7.5% | 10.6% | 6.2% | 29% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.7% | 22.4% | 23.7% | 8% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 18.4% | 17.4% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.8% | 42.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 37.2% | 32.0% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Compared with Indiana, Morgan County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Indiana on deaths per 100 crashes and after dark.
What stands out in Morgan County: July 10.6% of truck crashes happen in July, more than any other month.
Overview
Morgan County has recorded 517 truck crashes since 2015, with 181 people injured and 16 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 8 days.
With 3 truck crashes reported in Brooklyn since 2015, this page uses Morgan County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is July with 10.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 6.6%.
November through March accounts for 40.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.7% in Indiana.
More truck crashes happen at 10–11 am than at any other hour (6.4%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 7.5% of truck crashes, compared with 10.6% in Indiana.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Brooklyn since 2015: SR-37 (5), SR-67 (5), I-70E (4), I- 70 (3) and I-70 (3). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 12 of the truck crashes here, or 2.3%, compared with 2.4% in Indiana.
Route planning tips for Brooklyn fleets
- Review driver schedules for July, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Morgan County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-37 | 5 |
| SR-67 | 5 |
| I-70E | 4 |
| I- 70 | 3 |
| I-70 | 3 |
| Moulton Rd | 1 |
| SR-144 | 1 |
| SR-144E | 1 |
| SR-37N | 1 |
| SR-39N | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Morgan County) |
|---|---|
| I-70 | 73 |
| SR-37S | 35 |
| SR-37N | 30 |
| SR-67S | 24 |
| SR-67 | 22 |
| I-70W | 21 |
| I-69 | 20 |
| I-70E | 14 |
Brooklyn at a glance
| Population | 2,595 |
| Land area | 1.0 sq mi |
| Density | 2,621 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 46111) | $74,167 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Morgan 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 | — | 1.8 |
| 2000s | 26 | +151% | 1.3 |
| 2010s | 35 | +35% | 1.0 |
| 2020s | 48 | +34% | 1.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 10 a year in the 1990s and 48 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.5 a year in 2016–19 and 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Brooklyn
How many truck crashes happen in Brooklyn?
517 truck crashes have been reported in Morgan County since 2015, with 16 deaths and 181 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Brooklyn?
Truck crashes in Morgan County peak in July, with 10.6% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Brooklyn?
Garbage trucks were involved in 12 reported crashes in Morgan County since 2015 (2.3% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Brooklyn compared with Indiana?
Per 100,000 residents, Morgan County has 58.9 truck crashes a year; Indiana has 80.8.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Brooklyn?
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.