Austin, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Austin: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Austin and Scott County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Scott County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
4 of 325 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Scott County compares with Indiana
Scott County against Indiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Scott County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Scott County | Indiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 112.4 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 1.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.2 | 2.9 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.51 | 0.36 | 0.49 | 1.4× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.3% | 2.4% | 2.3% | 44% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 5.2% | 10.6% | 6.2% | 50% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.0% | 22.4% | 23.7% | 20% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.4% | 17.4% | 13.8% | 12% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.9% | 42.7% | 41.9% | 9% below the state |
| After dark | 36.3% | 32.0% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Scott County sits below Indiana on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Austin: I-65 7 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Austin.
Overview
Since 2015, 325 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Scott County. They injured 164 people and killed 13.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 13 days.
Only 98 truck crashes were reported in Austin since 2015; patterns below come from Scott County as a whole.
When crashes happen
July has the most truck crashes, 12.6% of the yearly total, while June has the fewest (6.5%).
November through March accounts for 38.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.7% in Indiana.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 8.0% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 5.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Indiana: 10.6%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Austin is I-65, with 7 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by I- 65 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
4 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.2% share (Indiana: 2.4%).
Route planning tips for Austin fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Scott County.
- Check whether your routes use I-65, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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 Scott County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-65 | 7 |
| I- 65 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Scott County) |
|---|---|
| I-65 | 173 |
| I-65S | 16 |
| I-65N | 16 |
| SR-56 | 14 |
| SR-56E | 11 |
| SR-56W | 9 |
| US-31N | 5 |
| SR-256E | 4 |
Austin at a glance
| Population | 4,156 |
| Land area | 3.2 sq mi |
| Density | 1,310 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 47102) | $41,583 |
| Median home value (ZIP 47102) | $135,040 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Scott 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 | 14 | +216% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 22 | +59% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 30 | +36% | 1.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 4 a year in the 1990s and 30 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Austin
How many truck accidents are there in Austin?
Since 2015, 325 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Scott County (164 injured, 13 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Austin?
Since 2015, I-65 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Austin: 7.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Austin?
July has the most truck crashes in Scott County, 12.6% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Austin?
4 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Scott County since 2015, 1.2% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Austin compare with Indiana?
Per 100,000 residents, Scott County has 112.4 truck crashes a year; Indiana has 80.8.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Austin?
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.