Lafayette, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Lafayette: 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
3.3 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 3.0 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Lafayette compares with Indiana
Lafayette against Indiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Lafayette stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Lafayette | Indiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 117.7 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 1.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.0 | 2.9 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.32 | 0.36 | 0.49 | 11% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.2% | 2.4% | 2.3% | 1.4× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 11.5% | 10.6% | 6.2% | 1.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.0% | 22.4% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 18.0% | 17.4% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.0% | 42.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 29.4% | 32.0% | 24.8% | 8% below the state |
Compared with Indiana, Lafayette is lower on injuries per crash and after dark. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Lafayette: I-65 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Lafayette: 5 since 2015.
Overview
Lafayette has recorded 989 truck crashes since 2015, with 310 people injured and 32 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 4 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 11.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 6.3%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.0% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Indiana.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 8.0% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 11.5% of truck crashes, compared with 10.6% in Indiana.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-65 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5). After it: US-231 (2), 9th St (1) and CR-WYANDOTTE Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 30 crashes, 3.0% of the total, against 2.4% across Indiana.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in January (13% of them).
They recorded 3.3 deaths per 100 crashes, against 3.0 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Lafayette fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-65; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in January; review collection routes for that month.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 24.0% of truck crashes here, more than Indiana; adjust start times where you can.
- With 11.5% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Indiana), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 Lafayette
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-65 | 5 |
| US-231 | 2 |
| 9th St | 1 |
| CR-WYANDOTTE Rd | 1 |
| I-65S | 1 |
| Mccarty Lane | 1 |
| Mu-Robinson St | 1 |
| Mu-Schuyler Ave | 1 |
| Mu-Veterans Memorial | 1 |
| SR-25 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Lafayette) |
|---|---|
| I-65 | 305 |
| US-52S | 43 |
| I-65N | 32 |
| US-231S | 31 |
| I-65S | 30 |
| US-231 | 25 |
| Veterans Memorial Pky | 24 |
| Sagamore Pky | 24 |
Lafayette at a glance
| Population | 71,757 |
| Land area | 30.4 sq mi |
| Density | 2,362 per sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Lafayette 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 | 31 | — | 2.5 |
| 2000s | 65 | +110% | 3.1 |
| 2010s | 76 | +17% | 2.3 |
| 2020s | 80 | +7% | 2.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 31 a year in the 1990s and 80 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 2.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Lafayette
How many truck accidents are there in Lafayette?
989 truck crashes have been reported in Lafayette since 2015, with 32 deaths and 310 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Lafayette?
NHTSA data shows I-65 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Lafayette since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Lafayette?
January has the most truck crashes in Lafayette, 11.5% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Lafayette?
Garbage trucks were involved in 30 reported crashes in Lafayette since 2015 (3.0% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Lafayette compared with Indiana?
Lafayette records 117.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 80.8 across Indiana.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Lafayette?
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.