Cannelton, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Cannelton: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Cannelton and Perry County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Perry County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
1 of 109 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Perry County compares with Indiana
Perry County against Indiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Perry County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Perry County | Indiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 48.0 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 41% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.0 | 2.9 | 3.4 | 31% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.26 | 0.36 | 0.49 | 28% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.0% | 2.4% | 2.3% | 58% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 8.8% | 10.6% | 6.2% | 16% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 16.7% | 22.4% | 23.7% | 26% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 16.7% | 17.4% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.1% | 42.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 34.3% | 32.0% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Compared with Indiana, Perry County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It runs above Indiana on after dark.
The headline for Perry County: 1 in 102 garbage-truck share of crashes is 1.0%, against 2.4% for Indiana.
Overview
Perry County has recorded 109 truck crashes since 2015, with 29 people injured and 2 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 39 days in fully reported years.
Only 5 truck crashes were reported in Cannelton since 2015; patterns below come from Perry County as a whole.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in August (13.8% of the year) and are lowest in April (2.8%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 45.1% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Indiana.
The busiest hour is 10–11 am, with 11.0% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 8.8% of truck crashes, compared with 10.6% in Indiana.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Cannelton since 2015: US-60 (3) and SR-66 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 0.9% of the total, against 2.4% across Indiana.
Route planning tips for Cannelton fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Perry County.
- 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 Perry County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-60 | 3 |
| SR-66 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Perry County) |
|---|---|
| I-64 | 36 |
| I-64E | 7 |
| State Rd 37 | 7 |
| I-64W | 6 |
| SR-37S | 5 |
| SR-37N | 3 |
| SR-145 | 3 |
| French Ridge Rd | 2 |
Cannelton at a glance
| Population | 1,498 |
| Land area | 1.5 sq mi |
| Density | 1,011 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 47586) | $60,587 |
| Median home value (ZIP 47586) | $159,074 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Perry 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 | 3 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 8 | +145% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 8 | +1% | 0.1 |
| 2020s | 11 | +37% | 0.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 3 to 11. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Cannelton
How many truck accidents are there in Cannelton?
Since 2015, 109 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Perry County (29 injured, 2 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in Cannelton?
The worst month is August: 13.8% of truck crashes in Perry County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Cannelton?
Since 2015, Perry County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 0.9% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Cannelton compare with Indiana?
Perry County records 48.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 80.8 across Indiana.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Cannelton?
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.