Roachdale, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Roachdale: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Roachdale 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 |
Compared with Indiana, Putnam County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for Putnam County: 17.0% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Indiana: 10.6%).
Overview
Putnam County has recorded 700 truck crashes since 2015, with 244 people injured and 12 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 6 days.
With 7 truck crashes reported in Roachdale since 2015, this page uses Putnam County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 12.7% of the yearly total, while September has the fewest (5.9%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 46.9% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Indiana.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 8.0% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 17.0% of truck crashes, compared with 10.6% in Indiana.
Where crashes happen
CR-500S leads within 10 miles of Roachdale with 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by CR-250 E (1), SR-75 (1) and US-231S (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
16 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.3% share (Indiana: 2.4%).
Route planning tips for Roachdale fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Putnam County.
- Check whether your routes use CR-500S, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- With 17.0% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Indiana), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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) |
|---|---|
| CR-500S | 2 |
| CR-250 E | 1 |
| SR-75 | 1 |
| US-231S | 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 |
Roachdale at a glance
| Population | 871 |
| Land area | 0.5 sq mi |
| Density | 1,718 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 46172) | $85,912 |
| Median home value (ZIP 46172) | $177,355 |
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. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Roachdale
How many truck accidents are there in Roachdale?
Since 2015, 700 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Putnam County (244 injured, 12 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Roachdale?
NHTSA data shows CR-500S with 2 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Roachdale since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Roachdale?
The worst month is January: 12.7% of truck crashes in Putnam County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Roachdale?
Garbage trucks were involved in 16 reported crashes in Putnam County since 2015 (2.3% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Roachdale compare 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 Roachdale?
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.