Russellville, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Russellville: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Russellville 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.
What stands out in Putnam County: 17.0% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Indiana: 10.6%).
Overview
Police reported 700 crashes involving commercial trucks in Putnam County since 2015: 244 people were injured and 12 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 6 days.
Only 2 truck crashes were reported in Russellville since 2015; patterns below come from Putnam County as a whole.
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.
17.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 10.6% across Indiana.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Russellville since 2015: CR-250 E (1), SR-36 (1), SR-47 (1) and US-231S (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 16 crashes, 2.3% of the total, against 2.4% across Indiana.
Route planning tips for Russellville fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 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-250 E | 1 |
| SR-36 | 1 |
| SR-47 | 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 |
Russellville at a glance
| Population | 314 |
| Land area | 0.2 sq mi |
| Density | 1,562 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 46175) | $74,125 |
| Median home value (ZIP 46175) | $241,890 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 14 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 59. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 Russellville
How many truck crashes happen in Russellville?
Putnam County has had 700 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 244 people and killing 12.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Russellville?
January has the most truck crashes in Putnam County, 12.7% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Russellville?
16 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Putnam County since 2015, 2.3% of all truck crashes.
How does Russellville compare with Indiana for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Putnam County has 153.9 truck crashes a year; Indiana has 80.8.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Russellville?
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.