Fairland, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Fairland: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Fairland 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 |
Shelby County sits below Indiana on on snow, slush or ice and winter months (nov–mar). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Fairland at a glance: I-74 deadliest road: 4 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Fairland since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 767 crashes involving commercial trucks in Shelby County since 2015: 314 people were injured and 26 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 6 days in fully reported years.
Only 47 truck crashes were reported in Fairland since 2015; patterns below come from Shelby County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is July with 11.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 6.4%.
November through March accounts for 38.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.7% in Indiana.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 7.8% of truck crashes.
7.7% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 10.6% across Indiana.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Fairland is I-74, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by SR-44 (3), SR-9 (3) and CR-700N (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 18 of the truck crashes here, or 2.3%, compared with 2.4% in Indiana.
Route planning tips for Fairland fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Shelby County.
- Look at alternatives to I-74 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 Shelby County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-74 | 4 |
| SR-44 | 3 |
| SR-9 | 3 |
| CR-700N | 1 |
| I- 74 | 1 |
| I-65 | 1 |
| I-74W | 1 |
| SR-9N | 1 |
| Ts-Southport Road | 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 |
Fairland at a glance
| Population | 540 |
| Land area | 1.1 sq mi |
| Density | 473 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 46126) | $70,607 |
| Median home value (ZIP 46126) | $266,772 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 19 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 71. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 Fairland
How common are truck crashes in Fairland?
767 truck crashes have been reported in Shelby County since 2015, with 26 deaths and 314 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Fairland?
I-74 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Fairland since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Fairland?
Truck crashes in Shelby County peak in July, with 11.6% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Fairland?
18 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Shelby County since 2015, 2.3% of all truck crashes.
How does Fairland compare with Indiana for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 136.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Shelby County, vs 80.8 for Indiana.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Fairland?
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.