Versailles, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Versailles: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Versailles 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 |
Compared with Indiana, Ripley County is lower on 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.
Ripley County at a glance: 1 in 16 crashes involve a garbage truck (20 since 2015), vs 2.4% across Indiana.
Overview
Police reported 320 crashes involving commercial trucks in Ripley County since 2015: 114 people were injured and 15 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 13 days.
Only 103 truck crashes were reported in Versailles since 2015; patterns below come from Ripley County as a whole.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in February (12.5% of the year) and are lowest in September (6.6%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.4% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Indiana.
The busiest hour is 7–8 am, 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
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Versailles is US-421, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: SR-129 (2), SR-350 (1) and US-50 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 20 of the truck crashes here, or 6.2%, compared with 2.4% in Indiana.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in November (20%).
Route planning tips for Versailles fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use US-421, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in November; review collection routes for that month.
- 26.8% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Indiana; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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) |
|---|---|
| US-421 | 4 |
| SR-129 | 2 |
| SR-350 | 1 |
| US-50 | 1 |
| Us- 421 | 1 |
| Us- 50 | 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 |
Versailles at a glance
| Population | 2,188 |
| Land area | 1.6 sq mi |
| Density | 1,395 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 47042) | $75,580 |
| Median home value (ZIP 47042) | $214,556 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 10 a year in the 1990s and 25 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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 Versailles
How many truck crashes happen in Versailles?
Ripley County has had 320 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 114 people and killing 15.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Versailles?
US-421 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Versailles since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Versailles?
Truck crashes in Ripley County peak in February, with 12.5% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Versailles?
Garbage trucks were involved in 20 reported crashes in Ripley County since 2015 (6.2% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Versailles compared with Indiana?
Ripley County records 94.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 80.8 across Indiana.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Versailles?
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.