Cloverdale, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Cloverdale: 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
4 of 405 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Cloverdale compares with Indiana
Cloverdale against Indiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Cloverdale stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Cloverdale | Indiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 1,515.2 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 18.8× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.4 | 2.9 | 3.4 | 52% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.42 | 0.36 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.8% | 2.4% | 2.3% | 65% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 22.1% | 10.6% | 6.2% | 2.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 14.4% | 22.4% | 23.7% | 36% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 27.1% | 17.4% | 13.8% | 1.6× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 50.5% | 42.7% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 33.7% | 32.0% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Indiana, Cloverdale is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Cloverdale: 22.1% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Indiana: 10.6%).
Overview
Cloverdale has recorded 405 truck crashes since 2015, with 156 people injured and 6 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 11 days.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 15.6% of the yearly total, while September has the fewest (5.7%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 50.5% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Indiana.
The busiest hour is 12–1 am, with 11.9% of truck crashes.
22.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 10.6% across Indiana.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Cloverdale since 2015 were spread across roads: I-70 (2), I-70W (2), US-231 (1), US-40 (1) and US-40W (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 4 crashes, 1.0% of the total, against 2.4% across Indiana.
Route planning tips for Cloverdale fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Cloverdale.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 22.1% of truck crashes here, more than Indiana; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 Cloverdale
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-70 | 2 |
| I-70W | 2 |
| US-231 | 1 |
| US-40 | 1 |
| US-40W | 1 |
| West Walnut | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Cloverdale) |
|---|---|
| I-70 | 217 |
| I-70 West | 18 |
| I-70W | 17 |
| I-70E | 17 |
| US-231S | 12 |
| US-231 | 12 |
| I-70 East | 9 |
| US-40 | 5 |
Cloverdale at a glance
| Population | 2,172 |
| Land area | 3.5 sq mi |
| Density | 623 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 46120) | $59,970 |
| Median home value (ZIP 46120) | $182,991 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Cloverdale 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 | — | 1.1 |
| 2000s | 20 | +165% | 1.5 |
| 2010s | 33 | +68% | 1.6 |
| 2020s | 31 | -7% | 0.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 7 to 31. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 1.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Cloverdale
How common are truck crashes in Cloverdale?
Since 2015, 405 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Cloverdale (156 injured, 6 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Cloverdale?
Truck crashes in Cloverdale peak in January, with 15.6% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Cloverdale?
4 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Cloverdale since 2015, 1.0% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Cloverdale compared with Indiana?
Per 100,000 residents, Cloverdale has 1,515.2 truck crashes a year; Indiana has 80.8.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Cloverdale?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.