Eminence, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Eminence: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Eminence 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 |
Morgan County has lower values than Indiana for crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes and after dark.
What stands out in Eminence: I-70 2 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Eminence.
Overview
Police reported 517 crashes involving commercial trucks in Morgan County since 2015: 181 people were injured and 16 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 8 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Eminence since 2015, this page uses Morgan County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
July has the most truck crashes, 10.6% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (6.6%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.8% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Indiana.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 6.4% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 7.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Indiana: 10.6%).
Where crashes happen
I-70 leads within 10 miles of Eminence with 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: CR-400 S (1), Cr- Letterman Hill Rd (1) and I- 70 (1).
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 Eminence fleets
- Review driver schedules for July, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-70, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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) |
|---|---|
| I-70 | 2 |
| CR-400 S | 1 |
| Cr- Letterman Hill Rd | 1 |
| I- 70 | 1 |
| I-70W | 1 |
| SR-75 | 1 |
| US-231 | 1 |
| US-40 | 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 |
Eminence at a glance
| Land area | 0.3 sq mi |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 10 to 48. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.5 a year in 2016–19, 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Eminence
How many truck accidents are there in Eminence?
517 truck crashes have been reported in Morgan County since 2015, with 16 deaths and 181 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Eminence?
I-70 had 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Eminence since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Eminence?
Truck crashes in Morgan County peak in July, with 10.6% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Eminence?
12 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Morgan County since 2015, 2.3% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Eminence compare with Indiana?
The yearly rate is 58.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Morgan County, vs 80.8 for Indiana.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Eminence?
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.