Finley, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Finley: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Finley 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). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Finley: I-65 8 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Finley.
Overview
Since 2015, 325 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Scott County. They injured 164 people and killed 13.
That averages about one truck crash every 13 days in fully reported years.
Finley had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Scott County numbers.
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.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 5.2% of truck crashes, compared with 10.6% in Indiana.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-65 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (8). Next come I- 65 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 4 crashes, 1.2% of the total, against 2.4% across Indiana.
Route planning tips for Finley 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.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
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 | 8 |
| 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 |
Finley at a glance
| Population | 1,505 |
| Land area | 39.4 sq mi |
| Density | 38 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 47170) | $57,634 |
| Median home value (ZIP 47170) | $163,314 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 4 to 30. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Finley
How common are truck crashes in Finley?
Since 2015, 325 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Scott County (164 injured, 13 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Finley?
NHTSA data shows I-65 with 8 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Finley since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Finley?
July has the most truck crashes in Scott County, 12.6% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Finley?
4 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Scott County since 2015, 1.2% of all truck crashes.
How does Finley compare with Indiana for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 112.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Scott County, vs 80.8 for Indiana.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Finley?
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.