Mount Vernon, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Mount Vernon: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Mount Vernon and Posey County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Posey County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
9 of 264 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Posey County compares with Indiana
Posey County against Indiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Posey County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Posey County | Indiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 88.5 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.9 | 2.9 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.31 | 0.36 | 0.49 | 14% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.7% | 2.4% | 2.3% | 1.6× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 9.4% | 10.6% | 6.2% | 11% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.5% | 22.4% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.7% | 17.4% | 13.8% | 27% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.0% | 42.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 31.1% | 32.0% | 24.8% | same |
Posey County has lower values than Indiana for injuries per crash, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Posey County: 1 in 27 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 3.7%, vs 2.4% in Indiana.
Overview
Posey County has recorded 264 truck crashes since 2015, with 82 people injured and 7 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 16 days.
With 1 truck crash reported in Mount Vernon since 2015, this page uses Posey County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in December (11.7% of the year) and are lowest in November (4.5%).
November through March accounts for 43.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.7% in Indiana.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 8.7% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 9.4% of truck crashes, compared with 10.6% in Indiana.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Mount Vernon since 2015: SR-62 (1), SR-62E (1), SR-69S (1), Sr- 62 (1) and W Franklin Rd (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 9 of the truck crashes here, or 3.4%, compared with 2.4% in Indiana.
Route planning tips for Mount Vernon fleets
- Plan December schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Posey County.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Posey County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-62 | 1 |
| SR-62E | 1 |
| SR-69S | 1 |
| Sr- 62 | 1 |
| W Franklin Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Posey County) |
|---|---|
| I-64 | 39 |
| SR-62W | 22 |
| I-64E | 20 |
| I-64W | 20 |
| 4Th | 11 |
| SR-69S | 11 |
| SR-62E | 10 |
| SR-62 | 7 |
Mount Vernon at a glance
| Population | 6,341 |
| Land area | 2.9 sq mi |
| Density | 2,203 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 47620) | $75,681 |
| Median home value (ZIP 47620) | $214,281 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Posey 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 | 7 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 16 | +117% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 20 | +27% | 0.9 |
| 2020s | 21 | +4% | 0.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 7 to 21. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Mount Vernon
How many truck crashes happen in Mount Vernon?
Posey County has had 264 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 82 people and killing 7.
When do most truck crashes happen in Mount Vernon?
The worst month is December: 11.7% of truck crashes in Posey County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Mount Vernon?
Garbage trucks were involved in 9 reported crashes in Posey County since 2015 (3.4% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Mount Vernon compare with Indiana?
Posey County records 88.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 80.8 across Indiana.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Mount Vernon?
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.