Vanderburgh County, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Vanderburgh County: 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
0.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.2 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Vanderburgh County compares with Indiana
Vanderburgh County against Indiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Vanderburgh County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Vanderburgh County | Indiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 41.1 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 49% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.2 | 2.9 | 3.4 | 24% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.30 | 0.36 | 0.49 | 17% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.3% | 2.4% | 2.3% | 1.8× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.7% | 10.6% | 6.2% | 84% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.1% | 22.4% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.5% | 17.4% | 13.8% | 28% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 37.5% | 42.7% | 41.9% | 12% below the state |
| After dark | 20.7% | 32.0% | 24.8% | 35% below the state |
Compared with Indiana, Vanderburgh County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It runs above Indiana on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Vanderburgh County: 1 in 23 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 4.3%, vs 2.4% in Indiana.
Overview
Vanderburgh County has recorded 875 truck crashes since 2015, with 278 people injured and 19 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 5 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 10.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 5.8%.
November through March accounts for 37.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.7% in Indiana.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out with 8.7% of truck crashes.
1.7% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 10.6% across Indiana.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks in Vanderburgh County is US-41, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: SR-57 (2), Big Cynthiana Rd (1) and I-64 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 36 crashes, 4.1% of the total, against 2.4% across Indiana.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in March (14%).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 0.0 deaths compared with 2.2 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Vanderburgh County fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along US-41; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at March schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- 26.1% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Indiana; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Vanderburgh County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Vanderburgh County) |
|---|---|
| US-41 | 4 |
| SR-57 | 2 |
| Big Cynthiana Rd | 1 |
| I-64 | 1 |
| I-69 | 1 |
| Lynch Rd | 1 |
| Maxx Rd | 1 |
| SR-62 | 1 |
| SR-65 | 1 |
| Us- 41 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Vanderburgh County) |
|---|---|
| US-41 | 191 |
| I-69 | 71 |
| SR-62 | 55 |
| SR-66 | 49 |
| US-41N | 43 |
| SR-41 | 26 |
| SR-57 | 21 |
| I-64 | 20 |
Vanderburgh County at a glance
| Population | 180,387 |
| Land area | 233.4 sq mi |
| Density | 773 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $65,475 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Vanderburgh 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 | 28 | — | 2.0 |
| 2000s | 76 | +170% | 2.5 |
| 2010s | 68 | -10% | 1.6 |
| 2020s | 74 | +9% | 1.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 28 a year in the 1990s and 74 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 1.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Vanderburgh County
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Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Vanderburgh County
How many truck accidents are there in Vanderburgh County?
Since 2015, 875 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Vanderburgh County (278 injured, 19 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Vanderburgh County?
NHTSA data shows US-41 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes in Vanderburgh County since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Vanderburgh County?
October has the most truck crashes in Vanderburgh County, 10.1% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Vanderburgh County?
36 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Vanderburgh County since 2015, 4.1% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Vanderburgh County compared with Indiana?
The yearly rate is 41.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Vanderburgh County, vs 80.8 for Indiana.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Vanderburgh County?
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.