Florence, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Florence: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Florence and Switzerland County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Switzerland County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
3 of 52 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Switzerland County compares with Indiana
Switzerland County against Indiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Switzerland County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Switzerland County | Indiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 47.3 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 41% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.8 | 2.9 | 3.4 | 2.0× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.48 | 0.36 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 5.8% | 2.4% | 2.3% | 2.5× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.9% | 10.6% | 6.2% | 82% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.2% | 22.4% | 23.7% | 14% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.7% | 17.4% | 13.8% | 56% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.5% | 42.7% | 41.9% | 10% below the state |
| After dark | 38.5% | 32.0% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Switzerland County sits below Indiana on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Switzerland County: 1 in 17 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 5.8%, vs 2.4% in Indiana.
Overview
Switzerland County has recorded 52 truck crashes since 2015, with 25 people injured and 3 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 77 days.
With 2 truck crashes reported in Florence since 2015, this page uses Switzerland County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 19.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is June at 1.9%.
November through March accounts for 38.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.7% in Indiana.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 17.3% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 1.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Indiana: 10.6%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-42 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). Next come I-71 (3), SR-156 (2) and SR-35 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 3 crashes, 5.8% of the total, against 2.4% across Indiana.
Route planning tips for Florence fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use US-42, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Switzerland County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-42 | 4 |
| I-71 | 3 |
| SR-156 | 2 |
| SR-35 | 1 |
| Sr- 156 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Switzerland County) |
|---|---|
| SR-156 | 4 |
| State Road 56 | 3 |
| State Rd 56 | 3 |
| SR-156E | 3 |
| SR-129 | 3 |
| SR-129N | 2 |
| SR-250 | 2 |
| SR-56N | 2 |
Florence at a glance
| Land area | 0.1 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 47020) | $71,875 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Switzerland 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 | 2 | — | 0.0 |
| 2000s | 2 | +38% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 4 | +96% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 5 | +11% | 0.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 2 a year in the 1990s and 5 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Florence
How many truck accidents are there in Florence?
Since 2015, 52 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Switzerland County (25 injured, 3 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Florence?
NHTSA data shows US-42 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Florence since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Florence?
Truck crashes in Switzerland County peak in August, with 19.2% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Florence?
Garbage trucks were involved in 3 reported crashes in Switzerland County since 2015 (5.8% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Florence compare with Indiana?
Switzerland County records 47.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 80.8 across Indiana.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Florence?
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.