Glenwood, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Glenwood: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Glenwood and Rush County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Rush County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
9 of 138 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Rush County compares with Indiana
Rush County against Indiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Rush County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Rush County | Indiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 67.3 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 17% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.4 | 2.9 | 3.4 | 17% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.40 | 0.36 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 6.5% | 2.4% | 2.3% | 2.7× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 8.9% | 10.6% | 6.2% | 16% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.0% | 22.4% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.5% | 17.4% | 13.8% | 40% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 46.0% | 42.7% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 20.2% | 32.0% | 24.8% | 37% below the state |
Rush County has lower values than Indiana for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Rush County: 1 in 16 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 6.5%, vs 2.4% in Indiana.
Overview
Police reported 138 crashes involving commercial trucks in Rush County since 2015: 53 people were injured and 3 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 32 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Glenwood since 2015, this page uses Rush County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in November (14.5% of the year) and are lowest in February (5.8%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 46.0% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Indiana.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 10.1% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 8.9% of truck crashes, compared with 10.6% in Indiana.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, Sr- 44 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (2). Next come Park Rd (1), SR-3 (1) and SR-44 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 9 of the truck crashes here, or 6.5%, compared with 2.4% in Indiana.
Route planning tips for Glenwood fleets
- Plan November schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Rush County.
- Look at alternatives to Sr- 44 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 25.0% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Indiana.
- 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 Rush County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| Sr- 44 | 2 |
| Park Rd | 1 |
| SR-3 | 1 |
| SR-44 | 1 |
| SR-44W | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Rush County) |
|---|---|
| SR-3S | 12 |
| SR-3N | 12 |
| State Rd 3 | 8 |
| SR-44E | 7 |
| US-52E | 4 |
| SR-44 | 3 |
| SR-3 | 3 |
| SR-244W | 3 |
Glenwood at a glance
| Population | 242 |
| Land area | 0.2 sq mi |
| Density | 1,260 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 46133) | $57,589 |
| Median home value (ZIP 46133) | $113,942 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Rush 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 | 4 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 10 | +155% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 10 | +0% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 12 | +13% | 0.2 |
In the 1990s about 4 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 12. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.0 a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Glenwood
How many truck accidents are there in Glenwood?
Since 2015, 138 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Rush County (53 injured, 3 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Glenwood?
NHTSA data shows Sr- 44 with 2 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Glenwood since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Glenwood?
The worst month is November: 14.5% of truck crashes in Rush County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Glenwood?
9 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Rush County since 2015, 6.5% of all truck crashes.
How does Glenwood compare with Indiana for truck crashes?
Rush County records 67.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 80.8 across Indiana.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Glenwood?
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.