Lexington, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Lexington: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Lexington 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 |
Compared with Indiana, Scott County is lower on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Indiana on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Lexington at a glance: I-65 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Lexington: 4 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 325 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Scott County. They injured 164 people and killed 13.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 13 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Lexington since 2015, this page uses Scott County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
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.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out 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
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Lexington is I-65, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come I- 65 (1) and SR-362W (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 Lexington fleets
- Review driver schedules for July, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-65 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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 | 4 |
| I- 65 | 1 |
| SR-362W | 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 |
Lexington at a glance
| Population | 3,448 |
| Land area | 49.6 sq mi |
| Density | 70 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 47138) | $86,335 |
| Median home value (ZIP 47138) | $201,241 |
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 Lexington
How common are truck crashes in Lexington?
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 Lexington?
I-65 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Lexington since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Lexington?
Truck crashes in Scott County peak in July, with 12.6% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Lexington?
Garbage trucks were involved in 4 reported crashes in Scott County since 2015 (1.2% of truck crashes).
How does Lexington compare with Indiana for truck crashes?
Scott County records 112.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 80.8 across Indiana.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Lexington?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.