Farmland, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Farmland: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Farmland and Randolph County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Randolph County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
11 of 193 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Randolph County compares with Indiana
Randolph County against Indiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Randolph County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Randolph County | Indiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 66.9 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 17% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 8.9 | 2.9 | 3.4 | 3.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.54 | 0.36 | 0.49 | 1.5× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 5.6% | 2.4% | 2.3% | 2.4× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 11.7% | 10.6% | 6.2% | 1.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 31.3% | 22.4% | 23.7% | 1.4× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.9% | 17.4% | 13.8% | 49% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.0% | 42.7% | 41.9% | 11% below the state |
| After dark | 22.9% | 32.0% | 24.8% | 28% below the state |
Compared with Indiana, Randolph County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, in rain, sleet or snow and winter months (nov–mar). Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Randolph County: 8.9 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Indiana: 2.9).
Overview
Police reported 193 crashes involving commercial trucks in Randolph County since 2015: 99 people were injured and 17 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 22 days.
With 8 truck crashes reported in Farmland since 2015, this page uses Randolph County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is September with 13.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 5.2%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 38.0% of truck crashes, against 42.7% across Indiana.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (10.9%).
11.7% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 10.6% across Indiana.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, Us- 27 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (2). It is followed by CR-1000 (1), CR-400 (1) and SR-28 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 11 of the truck crashes here, or 5.7%, compared with 2.4% in Indiana.
Route planning tips for Farmland fleets
- Build extra time into September routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to Us- 27 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 31.3% of truck crashes here, more than Indiana; adjust start times where you can.
- With 11.7% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Indiana), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 Randolph County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| Us- 27 | 2 |
| CR-1000 | 1 |
| CR-400 | 1 |
| SR-28 | 1 |
| SR-32 | 1 |
| Sr- 28 | 1 |
| US-27 | 1 |
| US-27S | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Randolph County) |
|---|---|
| US-27S | 20 |
| US-27 | 17 |
| US-36 | 17 |
| US-27N | 15 |
| US-36E | 9 |
| US-36W | 6 |
| SR-32W | 6 |
| SR-32E | 5 |
Farmland at a glance
| Population | 1,260 |
| Land area | 0.5 sq mi |
| Density | 2,373 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 47340) | $63,205 |
| Median home value (ZIP 47340) | $173,956 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Randolph 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 | 7 | — | 1.0 |
| 2000s | 10 | +41% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 15 | +42% | 1.1 |
| 2020s | 16 | +7% | 1.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 7 to 16. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 1.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Farmland
How many truck accidents are there in Farmland?
193 truck crashes have been reported in Randolph County since 2015, with 17 deaths and 99 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Farmland?
Us- 27 had 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Farmland since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Farmland?
The worst month is September: 13.0% of truck crashes in Randolph County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Farmland?
11 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Randolph County since 2015, 5.7% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Farmland compare with Indiana?
Per 100,000 residents, Randolph County has 66.9 truck crashes a year; Indiana has 80.8.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Farmland?
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.