Floyd, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Floyd: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Floyd and Putnam County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Putnam County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
16 of 700 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Putnam County compares with Indiana
Putnam County against Indiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Putnam County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Putnam County | Indiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 153.9 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 1.9× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.7 | 2.9 | 3.4 | 41% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.37 | 0.36 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.3% | 2.4% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 17.0% | 10.6% | 6.2% | 1.6× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.1% | 22.4% | 23.7% | 19% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 25.5% | 17.4% | 13.8% | 1.5× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 46.9% | 42.7% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 30.3% | 32.0% | 24.8% | same |
Putnam County has lower values than Indiana for deaths per 100 crashes and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in Putnam County: 17.0% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 10.6% in Indiana.
Overview
Since 2015, 700 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Putnam County. They injured 244 people and killed 12.
That averages about one truck crash every 6 days in fully reported years.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Floyd since 2015, this page uses Putnam County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (12.7% of the year) and are lowest in September (5.9%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 46.9% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Indiana.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 8.0% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 17.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Indiana: 10.6%).
Where crashes happen
SR-75 leads within 10 miles of Floyd with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: US-36 (2), CR-250 E (1) and CR-450 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
16 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.3% share (Indiana: 2.4%).
Route planning tips for Floyd fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-75; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 17.0% 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 Putnam County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-75 | 3 |
| US-36 | 2 |
| CR-250 E | 1 |
| CR-450 | 1 |
| US-231N | 1 |
| US-40 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Putnam County) |
|---|---|
| I-70 | 276 |
| US-231 | 32 |
| I-70 West | 25 |
| US-231S | 22 |
| I-70 East | 21 |
| I-70E | 20 |
| US-40 | 19 |
| I-70W | 18 |
Floyd at a glance
| Population | 4,284 |
| Land area | 33.9 sq mi |
| Density | 126 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 46105) | $87,736 |
| Median home value (ZIP 46105) | $249,934 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Putnam 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 | 14 | — | 1.1 |
| 2000s | 30 | +119% | 1.5 |
| 2010s | 51 | +72% | 1.6 |
| 2020s | 59 | +15% | 0.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 14 to 59. 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 Floyd
How many truck accidents are there in Floyd?
Putnam County has had 700 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 244 people and killing 12.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Floyd?
Since 2015, SR-75 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Floyd: 3.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Floyd?
January has the most truck crashes in Putnam County, 12.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Floyd?
Garbage trucks were involved in 16 reported crashes in Putnam County since 2015 (2.3% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Floyd compared with Indiana?
Putnam County records 153.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 80.8 across Indiana.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Floyd?
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.