Pulaski County, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Pulaski 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
10 of 160 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Pulaski County compares with Indiana
Pulaski County against Indiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Pulaski County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Pulaski County | Indiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 112.7 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 1.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.8 | 2.9 | 3.4 | 2.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.38 | 0.36 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 6.5% | 2.4% | 2.3% | 2.8× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 8.4% | 10.6% | 6.2% | 20% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 29.2% | 22.4% | 23.7% | 1.3× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.7% | 17.4% | 13.8% | 33% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.5% | 42.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 23.4% | 32.0% | 24.8% | 27% below the state |
Pulaski County has lower values than Indiana for on snow, slush or ice, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Pulaski County: 1 in 15 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 6.5%, vs 2.4% in Indiana.
Overview
Pulaski County has recorded 160 truck crashes since 2015, with 61 people injured and 12 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 26 days.
When crashes happen
December has the most truck crashes, 14.4% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (3.1%).
November through March accounts for 45.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.7% in Indiana.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 13.1% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 8.4% of truck crashes, compared with 10.6% in Indiana.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks in Pulaski County is US-421N, with 2 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by SR-114 (1), SR-14 (1) and SR-14W (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
10 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 6.2% share (Indiana: 2.4%).
Route planning tips for Pulaski County fleets
- Review driver schedules for December, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along US-421N; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 29.2% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Indiana; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Pulaski County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Pulaski County) |
|---|---|
| US-421N | 2 |
| SR-114 | 1 |
| SR-14 | 1 |
| SR-14W | 1 |
| SR-39 | 1 |
| SR-39S | 1 |
| US-421S | 1 |
| Us- 421 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Pulaski County) |
|---|---|
| US-421S | 26 |
| US-421N | 20 |
| US-421 | 12 |
| SR-14W | 10 |
| US-35 | 8 |
| US-35N | 8 |
| US-35S | 7 |
| SR-14 | 5 |
Pulaski County at a glance
| Population | 12,421 |
| Land area | 433.7 sq mi |
| Density | 29 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $63,764 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Pulaski 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 | 5 | — | 1.1 |
| 2000s | 11 | +117% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 13 | +12% | 0.9 |
| 2020s | 13 | +4% | 0.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 5 to 13. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 1.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Pulaski County
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Questions fleets ask about Pulaski County
How common are truck crashes in Pulaski County?
160 truck crashes have been reported in Pulaski County since 2015, with 12 deaths and 61 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Pulaski County?
US-421N had 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck in Pulaski County since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Pulaski County?
Truck crashes in Pulaski County peak in December, with 14.4% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Pulaski County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 10 reported crashes in Pulaski County since 2015 (6.2% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Pulaski County compare with Indiana?
The yearly rate is 112.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Pulaski County, vs 80.8 for Indiana.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Pulaski County?
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.