Scircleville, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Scircleville: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Scircleville and Tipton County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Tipton County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
2 of 194 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Tipton County compares with Indiana
Tipton County against Indiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Tipton County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Tipton County | Indiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 109.2 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 1.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.5 | 2.9 | 3.4 | 2.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.45 | 0.36 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.1% | 2.4% | 2.3% | 54% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 15.8% | 10.6% | 6.2% | 1.5× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.7% | 22.4% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 17.4% | 17.4% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 46.7% | 42.7% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 35.9% | 32.0% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Compared with Indiana, Tipton County is lower on garbage-truck share. It runs above Indiana on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Tipton County at a glance: 6.5 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 2.9 in Indiana.
Overview
Police reported 194 crashes involving commercial trucks in Tipton County since 2015: 84 people were injured and 12 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 22 days in fully reported years.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Scircleville since 2015, this page uses Tipton County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
September has the most truck crashes, 14.4% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (3.6%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 46.7% of truck crashes, against 42.7% across Indiana.
The busiest hour is 9–10 am, with 10.3% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 15.8% of truck crashes, compared with 10.6% in Indiana.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Scircleville since 2015: CR-1100E (1), CR-850N (1), SR-26E (1), SR-26W (1) and SR-28 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 2 crashes, 1.0% of the total, against 2.4% across Indiana.
Route planning tips for Scircleville fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Tipton County.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 15.8% of truck crashes here, more than Indiana; schedule winter 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 Tipton County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-1100E | 1 |
| CR-850N | 1 |
| SR-26E | 1 |
| SR-26W | 1 |
| SR-28 | 1 |
| US-31 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Tipton County) |
|---|---|
| US-31 | 95 |
| SR-28 | 24 |
| Division | 7 |
| SR-19 | 5 |
| SR-213 | 4 |
| US-31N | 4 |
| US-31S | 3 |
| State Rd 28 | 3 |
Scircleville at a glance
| Land area | 0.3 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 46049) | $83,594 |
| Median home value (ZIP 46049) | $161,472 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Tipton 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 | 4 | — | 0.8 |
| 2000s | 11 | +170% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 16 | +47% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 15 | -5% | 1.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 4 a year in the 1990s and 15 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, 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Scircleville
How many truck accidents are there in Scircleville?
Since 2015, 194 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Tipton County (84 injured, 12 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in Scircleville?
The worst month is September: 14.4% of truck crashes in Tipton County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Scircleville?
Since 2015, Tipton County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.0% of its truck crashes.
How does Scircleville compare with Indiana for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Tipton County has 109.2 truck crashes a year; Indiana has 80.8.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Scircleville?
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.