Boggstown, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Boggstown: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Boggstown and Shelby County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Shelby County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
18 of 767 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Shelby County compares with Indiana
Shelby County against Indiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Shelby County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Shelby County | Indiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 136.4 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 1.7× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.2 | 2.9 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.42 | 0.36 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.3% | 2.4% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 7.7% | 10.6% | 6.2% | 27% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.2% | 22.4% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 16.5% | 17.4% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.8% | 42.7% | 41.9% | 9% below the state |
| After dark | 30.7% | 32.0% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Indiana, Shelby County is lower on on snow, slush or ice and winter months (nov–mar). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Boggstown: I-74 deadliest road: 4 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Boggstown since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 767 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Shelby County. They injured 314 people and killed 26.
That averages about one truck crash every 6 days in fully reported years.
Only 4 truck crashes were reported in Boggstown since 2015; patterns below come from Shelby County as a whole.
When crashes happen
July has the most truck crashes, 11.6% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (6.4%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 38.8% of truck crashes, against 42.7% across Indiana.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 7.8% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 7.7% of truck crashes, compared with 10.6% in Indiana.
Where crashes happen
I-74 leads within 10 miles of Boggstown with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-9 (3), I- 65 (2) and SR-44 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 18 crashes, 2.3% of the total, against 2.4% across Indiana.
Route planning tips for Boggstown fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Shelby County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-74; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Shelby County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-74 | 4 |
| SR-9 | 3 |
| I- 65 | 2 |
| SR-44 | 2 |
| CR-700N | 1 |
| CR-COMBS Rd | 1 |
| Graham | 1 |
| I- 74 | 1 |
| I-65 | 1 |
| I-65N | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Shelby County) |
|---|---|
| I-74 | 114 |
| I-74W | 80 |
| I-74E | 62 |
| I-65 | 25 |
| SR-9N | 20 |
| I-65N | 13 |
| I-65S | 12 |
| Old State Road 252 | 9 |
Boggstown at a glance
| Land area | 0.4 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 46110) | $68,714 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Shelby 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 | 19 | — | 0.7 |
| 2000s | 42 | +119% | 1.3 |
| 2010s | 48 | +15% | 1.8 |
| 2020s | 71 | +47% | 1.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 19 to 71. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 2.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Boggstown
How many truck crashes happen in Boggstown?
Since 2015, 767 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Shelby County (314 injured, 26 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Boggstown?
I-74 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Boggstown since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Boggstown?
Truck crashes in Shelby County peak in July, with 11.6% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Boggstown?
18 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Shelby County since 2015, 2.3% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Boggstown compare with Indiana?
Shelby County records 136.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 80.8 across Indiana.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Boggstown?
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.