Shelbyville, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Shelbyville: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
10 of 528 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Shelbyville compares with Indiana
Shelbyville against Indiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Shelbyville stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Shelbyville | Indiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 207.6 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 2.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.4 | 2.9 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.43 | 0.36 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.1% | 2.4% | 2.3% | 11% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 8.0% | 10.6% | 6.2% | 24% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.5% | 22.4% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 16.4% | 17.4% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.7% | 42.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 32.1% | 32.0% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Indiana, Shelbyville is lower on garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Shelbyville: I-74 4 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Shelbyville.
Overview
Shelbyville has recorded 528 truck crashes since 2015, with 220 people injured and 19 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 8 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in June (12.1% of the year) and are lowest in December (5.7%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 39.7% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Indiana.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 7.8% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 8.0% of truck crashes, compared with 10.6% in Indiana.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Shelbyville is I-74, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: SR-44 (3), SR-9 (3) and I-74E (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 10 of the truck crashes here, or 1.9%, compared with 2.4% in Indiana.
Route planning tips for Shelbyville fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 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 Shelbyville
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 |
| I-74E | 2 |
| I- 74 | 1 |
| I-74W | 1 |
| SR-9N | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Shelbyville) |
|---|---|
| I-74 | 76 |
| I-74W | 76 |
| I-74E | 59 |
| SR-9N | 19 |
| SR-44E | 9 |
| SR-44W | 8 |
| N Riley Hwy | 8 |
| SR-9S | 6 |
Shelbyville at a glance
| Population | 20,845 |
| Land area | 13.7 sq mi |
| Density | 1,522 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 46176) | $65,182 |
| Median home value (ZIP 46176) | $196,583 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Shelbyville 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 | 15 | — | 0.7 |
| 2000s | 37 | +149% | 1.3 |
| 2010s | 42 | +13% | 1.8 |
| 2020s | 43 | +3% | 1.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 15 a year in the 1990s and 43 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.0 a year in 2016–19, 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Shelbyville
How many truck crashes happen in Shelbyville?
Shelbyville has had 528 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 220 people and killing 19.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Shelbyville?
Since 2015, I-74 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Shelbyville: 4.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Shelbyville?
June has the most truck crashes in Shelbyville, 12.1% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Shelbyville?
Since 2015, Shelbyville has reported 10 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.9% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Shelbyville compared with Indiana?
Shelbyville records 207.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 80.8 across Indiana.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Shelbyville?
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.