Marietta, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Marietta: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Marietta 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). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Marietta: SR-9 deadliest road: 3 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Marietta 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 1 truck crash was reported in Marietta 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.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (7.8%).
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 Marietta is SR-9, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come I-65 (2), SR-44 (2) and US-31 (2).
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 Marietta fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Shelby County.
- Look at alternatives to SR-9 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) |
|---|---|
| SR-9 | 3 |
| I-65 | 2 |
| SR-44 | 2 |
| US-31 | 2 |
| CR-650 | 1 |
| CR-MAUXFERRY Rd | 1 |
| I- 65 | 1 |
| I- 74 | 1 |
| I-74W | 1 |
| SR-44E | 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 |
Marietta at a glance
| Land area | 0.4 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 46124) | $64,466 |
| Median home value (ZIP 46124) | $176,164 |
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. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.0 a year in 2016–19, 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Marietta
How many truck accidents are there in Marietta?
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 Marietta?
NHTSA data shows SR-9 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Marietta since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Marietta?
The worst month is July: 11.6% of truck crashes in Shelby County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Marietta?
Garbage trucks were involved in 18 reported crashes in Shelby County since 2015 (2.3% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Marietta 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 Marietta?
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.