Gill, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Gill: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Gill 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. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Sullivan County: 6.8 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Indiana: 2.9).
Overview
Police reported 124 crashes involving commercial trucks in Sullivan County since 2015: 62 people were injured and 9 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 34 days.
Gill had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Sullivan County numbers.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 12.1% of the yearly total, while July has the fewest (4.0%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 50.0% of truck crashes, against 42.7% across Indiana.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 11.3% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 5.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Indiana: 10.6%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Gill since 2015: US-41 (2), CR-700S (1) and US-150 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 0.8% of the total, against 2.4% across Indiana.
Route planning tips for Gill fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Sullivan County.
- 29.7% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Indiana; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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) |
|---|---|
| US-41 | 2 |
| CR-700S | 1 |
| US-150 | 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 |
Gill at a glance
| Population | 792 |
| Land area | 60.1 sq mi |
| Density | 13 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 47861) | $56,484 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 7 to 9. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Gill
How many truck accidents are there in Gill?
124 truck crashes have been reported in Sullivan County since 2015, with 9 deaths and 62 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in Gill?
The worst month is January: 12.1% of truck crashes in Sullivan County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Gill?
Since 2015, Sullivan County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 0.8% of its truck crashes.
How does Gill compare with Indiana for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 51.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Sullivan County, vs 80.8 for Indiana.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Gill?
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.