Beaver Township, Pulaski County, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Beaver Township, Pulaski County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Beaver Township, Pulaski County and Pulaski County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Pulaski County numbers.
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 |
Compared with Indiana, Pulaski County is lower on on snow, slush or ice, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. It runs above Indiana on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Pulaski County: 1 in 15 crashes involve a garbage truck (10 since 2015), vs 2.4% across Indiana.
Overview
Pulaski County has recorded 160 truck crashes since 2015, with 61 people injured and 12 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 26 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Beaver Township, Pulaski County since 2015, this page uses Pulaski County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is December with 14.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 3.1%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 45.5% of truck crashes, against 42.7% across Indiana.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 13.1% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 8.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Indiana: 10.6%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Beaver since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-114 (1), SR-14W (1), SR-16E (1), SR-39 (1) and SR-39S (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 10 crashes, 6.2% of the total, against 2.4% across Indiana.
Route planning tips for Beaver Township, Pulaski County fleets
- Review driver schedules for December, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 29.2% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Indiana.
- 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 Pulaski County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-114 | 1 |
| SR-14W | 1 |
| SR-16E | 1 |
| SR-39 | 1 |
| SR-39S | 1 |
| US-421N | 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 |
Beaver Township, Pulaski County at a glance
| Population | 416 |
| Land area | 35.6 sq mi |
| Density | 12 per sq mi |
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 |
In the 1990s about 5 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 13. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 1.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Beaver Township, Pulaski County
How many truck accidents are there in Beaver Township, Pulaski County?
160 truck crashes have been reported in Pulaski County since 2015, with 12 deaths and 61 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Beaver Township, Pulaski County?
Truck crashes in Pulaski County peak in December, with 14.4% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Beaver Township, Pulaski County?
10 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Pulaski County since 2015, 6.2% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Beaver Township, Pulaski County compared with Indiana?
Pulaski County records 112.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 80.8 across Indiana.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Beaver Township, 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.