Oldenburg, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Oldenburg: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Oldenburg and Ripley County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Ripley County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
20 of 320 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Ripley County compares with Indiana
Ripley County against Indiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Ripley County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Ripley County | Indiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 94.0 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.6 | 2.9 | 3.4 | 1.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.36 | 0.36 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 6.3% | 2.4% | 2.3% | 2.7× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 7.0% | 10.6% | 6.2% | 34% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.8% | 22.4% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.6% | 17.4% | 13.8% | 16% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.4% | 42.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 25.8% | 32.0% | 24.8% | 19% below the state |
Ripley County has lower values than Indiana for on snow, slush or ice, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Ripley County: 1 in 16 crashes involve a garbage truck (20 since 2015), vs 2.4% across Indiana.
Overview
Since 2015, 320 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Ripley County. They injured 114 people and killed 15.
That averages about one truck crash every 13 days in fully reported years.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Oldenburg since 2015, this page uses Ripley County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in February (12.5% of the year) and are lowest in September (6.6%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.4% of truck crashes, against 42.7% across Indiana.
By time of day, 7–8 am stands out with 8.1% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 7.0% of truck crashes, compared with 10.6% in Indiana.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-74 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). Next come CR-850 (1) and CR-COUNTY Line Road (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 20 of the truck crashes here, or 6.2%, compared with 2.4% in Indiana.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in November (20% of them).
Route planning tips for Oldenburg fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Ripley County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-74; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in November; review collection routes for that month.
- Morning starts matter: 26.8% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Indiana.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Ripley County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-74 | 4 |
| CR-850 | 1 |
| CR-COUNTY Line Road | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Ripley County) |
|---|---|
| I-74 | 44 |
| US-50 | 32 |
| US-421 | 20 |
| US-50W | 19 |
| US-421N | 12 |
| US-50E | 10 |
| US-421S | 9 |
| I-74W | 9 |
Oldenburg at a glance
| Population | 647 |
| Land area | 0.4 sq mi |
| Density | 1,505 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 47006) | $72,559 |
| Median home value (ZIP 47006) | $253,490 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Ripley 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 | 10 | — | 1.3 |
| 2000s | 19 | +88% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 26 | +34% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 25 | -3% | 1.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 10 to 25. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Oldenburg
How common are truck crashes in Oldenburg?
Since 2015, 320 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Ripley County (114 injured, 15 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Oldenburg?
Since 2015, I-74 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Oldenburg: 4.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Oldenburg?
February has the most truck crashes in Ripley County, 12.5% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Oldenburg?
Since 2015, Ripley County has reported 20 garbage-truck crashes, or 6.2% of its truck crashes.
How does Oldenburg compare with Indiana for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Ripley County has 94.0 truck crashes a year; Indiana has 80.8.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Oldenburg?
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.