Hymera, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Hymera: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Hymera 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 |
Compared with Indiana, Sullivan County is lower 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).
The headline for Sullivan County: 6.8 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 2.9 in Indiana.
Overview
Since 2015, 124 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Sullivan County. They injured 62 people and killed 9.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 34 days.
With 2 truck crashes reported in Hymera since 2015, this page uses Sullivan County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 12.1% of the yearly total, while July has the fewest (4.0%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 50.0% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for 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
Within this area, SR-48W had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). It is followed by US-150 (1), US-41 (1) and US-41S (1).
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 Hymera fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 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.
- 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) |
|---|---|
| SR-48W | 3 |
| US-150 | 1 |
| US-41 | 1 |
| US-41S | 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 |
Hymera at a glance
| Population | 661 |
| Land area | 0.7 sq mi |
| Density | 928 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 47855) | $47,102 |
| Median home value (ZIP 47855) | $80,686 |
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. NHTSA counts 0.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Hymera
How many truck crashes happen in Hymera?
124 truck crashes have been reported in Sullivan County since 2015, with 9 deaths and 62 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Hymera?
SR-48W had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Hymera since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Hymera?
Truck crashes in Sullivan County peak in January, with 12.1% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Hymera?
Since 2015, Sullivan County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 0.8% of its truck crashes.
How does Hymera 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.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Hymera?
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.