Hendricks, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Hendricks: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Hendricks 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.
Hendricks at a glance: I-65 deadliest road: 3 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Hendricks since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 767 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Shelby County. They injured 314 people and killed 26.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 6 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Hendricks since 2015, this page uses Shelby County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is July with 11.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 6.4%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 38.8% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Indiana.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (7.8%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 7.7% of truck crashes, compared with 10.6% in Indiana.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Hendricks is I-65, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come I-74 (2), SR-44 (2) and SR-9 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
18 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.3% share (Indiana: 2.4%).
Route planning tips for Hendricks fleets
- Build extra time into July routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 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
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 Shelby County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-65 | 3 |
| I-74 | 2 |
| SR-44 | 2 |
| SR-9 | 2 |
| US-31 | 2 |
| CR-650 | 1 |
| CR-700N | 1 |
| CR-MAUXFERRY Rd | 1 |
| I- 65 | 1 |
| I- 74 | 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 |
Hendricks at a glance
| Population | 1,203 |
| Land area | 36.4 sq mi |
| Density | 33 per 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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 19 a year in the 1990s and 71 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.0 a year in 2016–19 and 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Hendricks
How many truck crashes happen in Hendricks?
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 Hendricks?
Since 2015, I-65 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Hendricks: 3.
When do most truck crashes happen in Hendricks?
The worst month is July: 11.6% of truck crashes in Shelby County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Hendricks?
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 Hendricks compare with Indiana?
Shelby County records 136.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 80.8 across Indiana.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Hendricks?
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.