Salem Township, Pulaski County, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Salem Township, Pulaski County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Salem 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 |
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.
The headline for Pulaski County: 1 in 15 garbage-truck share of crashes is 6.5%, against 2.4% for Indiana.
Overview
Police reported 160 crashes involving commercial trucks in Pulaski County since 2015: 61 people were injured and 12 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 26 days.
Salem Township, Pulaski County had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Pulaski County numbers.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in December (14.4% of the year) and are lowest in February (3.1%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 45.5% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Indiana.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out 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
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Salem since 2015: SR-114 (1), SR-16E (1), SR-39 (1), SR-39S (1) and US-421N (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
10 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 6.2% share (Indiana: 2.4%).
Route planning tips for Salem Township, Pulaski County fleets
- Build extra time into December routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 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
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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-114 | 1 |
| SR-16E | 1 |
| SR-39 | 1 |
| SR-39S | 1 |
| US-421N | 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 |
Salem Township, Pulaski County at a glance
| Population | 1,273 |
| Land area | 35.8 sq mi |
| Density | 36 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 47946) | $79,457 |
| Median home value (ZIP 47946) | $164,448 |
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. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Salem Township, Pulaski County
How common are truck crashes in Salem Township, Pulaski County?
Pulaski County has had 160 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 61 people and killing 12.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Salem Township, Pulaski County?
The worst month is December: 14.4% of truck crashes in Pulaski County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Salem Township, Pulaski County?
10 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Pulaski County since 2015, 6.2% of all truck crashes.
How does Salem Township, Pulaski County compare with Indiana for truck crashes?
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 Salem 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.