Star City, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Star City: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Star City 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 stands out for 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
Pulaski County has recorded 160 truck crashes since 2015, with 61 people injured and 12 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 26 days in fully reported years.
Only 7 truck crashes were reported in Star City since 2015; patterns below come from Pulaski County as a whole.
When crashes happen
December has the most truck crashes, 14.4% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (3.1%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 45.5% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for 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
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Star City happened on SR-14 (2) and SR-14W (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
10 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 6.2% share (Indiana: 2.4%).
Route planning tips for Star City fleets
- Build extra time into December routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 29.2% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Indiana; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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 Pulaski County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-14 | 2 |
| SR-14W | 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 |
Star City at a glance
| Land area | 0.7 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 46985) | $59,063 |
| Median home value (ZIP 46985) | $163,722 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 5 a year in the 1990s and 13 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Star City
How many truck crashes happen in Star City?
Pulaski County has had 160 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 61 people and killing 12.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Star City?
December has the most truck crashes in Pulaski County, 14.4% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Star City?
Since 2015, Pulaski County has reported 10 garbage-truck crashes, or 6.2% of its truck crashes.
How does Star City 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.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Star City?
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.