Modoc, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Modoc: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Modoc 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). It stands out for 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
Since 2015, 193 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Randolph County. They injured 99 people and killed 17.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 22 days.
Modoc had 17 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Randolph County numbers.
When crashes happen
The worst month is September with 13.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 5.2%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 38.0% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Indiana.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 10.9% of truck crashes.
11.7% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 10.6% across Indiana.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-35 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (2). It is followed by CR-400 (1), SR-32 (1) and Sr- 1 (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 Modoc fleets
- Review driver schedules for September, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to US-35 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 31.3% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Indiana.
- With 11.7% 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 Randolph County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-35 | 2 |
| CR-400 | 1 |
| SR-32 | 1 |
| Sr- 1 | 1 |
| US-35S | 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 |
Modoc at a glance
| Population | 158 |
| Land area | 0.1 sq mi |
| Density | 1,534 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 47358) | $79,063 |
| Median home value (ZIP 47358) | $133,181 |
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 Modoc
How common are truck crashes in Modoc?
Since 2015, 193 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Randolph County (99 injured, 17 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Modoc?
US-35 had 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Modoc since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Modoc?
September has the most truck crashes in Randolph County, 13.0% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Modoc?
11 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Randolph County since 2015, 5.7% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Modoc compared with Indiana?
Randolph County records 66.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 80.8 across Indiana.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Modoc?
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.