Orange County, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Orange 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
4 of 107 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Orange County compares with Indiana
Orange County against Indiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Orange County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Orange County | Indiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 47.7 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 41% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.7 | 2.9 | 3.4 | 2.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.43 | 0.36 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.9% | 2.4% | 2.3% | 1.6× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 6.7% | 10.6% | 6.2% | 36% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.3% | 22.4% | 23.7% | 18% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.6% | 17.4% | 13.8% | 39% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 32.7% | 42.7% | 41.9% | 23% below the state |
| After dark | 22.1% | 32.0% | 24.8% | 31% below the state |
Orange County sits below Indiana on 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, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Orange County: 6.7 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 2.9 across Indiana.
Overview
Orange County has recorded 107 truck crashes since 2015, with 46 people injured and 7 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 39 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in June (13.1% of the year) and are lowest in November (4.7%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 32.7% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Indiana.
The busiest hour is 10–11 am, with 10.3% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 6.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Indiana: 10.6%).
Where crashes happen
SR-37 leads in Orange County with 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: SR-37N (1), SR-56 (1) and SR-56W (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 4 crashes, 3.7% of the total, against 2.4% across Indiana.
Route planning tips for Orange County fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to SR-37 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Orange County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Orange County) |
|---|---|
| SR-37 | 2 |
| SR-37N | 1 |
| SR-56 | 1 |
| SR-56W | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Orange County) |
|---|---|
| US-150 | 11 |
| US-150W | 6 |
| SR-56W | 5 |
| SR-37N | 5 |
| SR-37 | 4 |
| SR-37S | 4 |
| SR-56E | 3 |
| SR-56 | 2 |
Orange County at a glance
| Population | 19,824 |
| Land area | 398.4 sq mi |
| Density | 50 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $62,554 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Orange 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 | 1 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 7 | +400% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 8 | +17% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 11 | +34% | 0.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 1 a year in the 1990s and 11 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 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Orange County
ZIP codes in Orange County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Orange County
How many truck crashes happen in Orange County?
Since 2015, 107 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Orange County (46 injured, 7 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Orange County?
SR-37 had 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck in Orange County since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Orange County?
Truck crashes in Orange County peak in June, with 13.1% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Orange County?
Since 2015, Orange County has reported 4 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.7% of its truck crashes.
How does Orange County compare with Indiana for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Orange County has 47.7 truck crashes a year; Indiana has 80.8.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Orange County?
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.