Parker City, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Parker City: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Parker City 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 |
Randolph County has lower values than Indiana for 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.
Randolph County at a glance: 8.9 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Indiana: 2.9).
Overview
Randolph County has recorded 193 truck crashes since 2015, with 99 people injured and 17 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 22 days in fully reported years.
Parker City had 11 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
September has the most truck crashes, 13.0% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (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%).
Road surface: 11.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Indiana: 10.6%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Parker City is US-35S, with 2 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come 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 Parker City fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Randolph County.
- Check whether your routes use US-35S, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Morning starts matter: 31.3% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Indiana.
- 11.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Indiana; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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-35S | 2 |
| CR-1000 | 1 |
| CR-400 | 1 |
| SR-28 | 1 |
| SR-32 | 1 |
| SR-35 | 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 |
Parker City at a glance
| Population | 1,271 |
| Land area | 0.6 sq mi |
| Density | 2,210 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 47368) | $73,654 |
| Median home value (ZIP 47368) | $120,303 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 7 a year in the 1990s and 16 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Parker City
How many truck accidents are there in Parker City?
Randolph County has had 193 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 99 people and killing 17.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Parker City?
Since 2015, US-35S has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Parker City: 2.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Parker City?
Truck crashes in Randolph County peak in September, with 13.0% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Parker City?
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 Parker City compared with Indiana?
Per 100,000 residents, Randolph County has 66.9 truck crashes a year; Indiana has 80.8.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Parker City?
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.