Dugger, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Dugger: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Dugger and Sullivan County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Sullivan County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
1 of 124 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Sullivan County compares with Indiana
Sullivan County against Indiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Sullivan County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Sullivan County | Indiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 51.7 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 36% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.8 | 2.9 | 3.4 | 2.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.51 | 0.36 | 0.49 | 1.4× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.9% | 2.4% | 2.3% | 64% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 5.1% | 10.6% | 6.2% | 52% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 29.7% | 22.4% | 23.7% | 1.3× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.5% | 17.4% | 13.8% | 51% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 50.0% | 42.7% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 30.5% | 32.0% | 24.8% | same |
Sullivan County sits below Indiana on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am).
Sullivan County at a glance: 6.8 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Indiana: 2.9).
Overview
Sullivan County has recorded 124 truck crashes since 2015, with 62 people injured and 9 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 34 days.
With 5 truck crashes reported in Dugger since 2015, this page uses Sullivan County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (12.1% of the year) and are lowest in July (4.0%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 50.0% of truck crashes, against 42.7% across Indiana.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (11.3%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 5.1% of truck crashes, compared with 10.6% in Indiana.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Dugger is SR-48W, with 2 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by CR-700S (1), SR-159 (1) and SR-54 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.8% share (Indiana: 2.4%).
Route planning tips for Dugger fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Sullivan County.
- Check whether your routes use SR-48W, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 29.7% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Indiana; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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 Sullivan County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-48W | 2 |
| CR-700S | 1 |
| SR-159 | 1 |
| SR-54 | 1 |
| US-41 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Sullivan County) |
|---|---|
| US-41 | 32 |
| US-41N | 16 |
| US-41S | 11 |
| US-150 | 9 |
| W State Rd 154 | 3 |
| SR-54E | 3 |
| SR-48 | 3 |
| SR-154W | 3 |
Dugger at a glance
| Population | 795 |
| Land area | 0.6 sq mi |
| Density | 1,357 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 47848) | $60,581 |
| Median home value (ZIP 47848) | $97,760 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Sullivan 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 | 7 | — | 0.8 |
| 2000s | 6 | -1% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 12 | +89% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 9 | -27% | 0.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 7 a year in the 1990s and 9 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Dugger
How common are truck crashes in Dugger?
Sullivan County has had 124 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 62 people and killing 9.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Dugger?
NHTSA data shows SR-48W with 2 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Dugger since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Dugger?
The worst month is January: 12.1% of truck crashes in Sullivan County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Dugger?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Sullivan County since 2015 (0.8% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Dugger compared with Indiana?
Sullivan County records 51.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 80.8 across Indiana.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Dugger?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.