Darmstadt, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Darmstadt: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Darmstadt and Vanderburgh County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Vanderburgh County numbers.
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).
Vanderburgh County at a glance: 1 in 23 garbage-truck share of crashes is 4.3%, against 2.4% for Indiana.
Overview
Vanderburgh County has recorded 875 truck crashes since 2015, with 278 people injured and 19 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 5 days.
Only 13 truck crashes were reported in Darmstadt since 2015; patterns below come from Vanderburgh County as a whole.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 10.1% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (5.8%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 37.5% of truck crashes, against 42.7% across 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
Within this area, US-41 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). It is followed by SR-57 (2), SR-62 (2) and Big Cynthiana Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 36 crashes, 4.1% of the total, against 2.4% across Indiana.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in March (14% of them).
They recorded 0.0 deaths per 100 crashes, against 2.2 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Darmstadt fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 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.
- 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 Vanderburgh County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-41 | 4 |
| SR-57 | 2 |
| SR-62 | 2 |
| Big Cynthiana Rd | 1 |
| CR-REXING | 1 |
| I-64 | 1 |
| Lynch Rd | 1 |
| Maxx Rd | 1 |
| SR-65 | 1 |
| SR-68 | 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 |
Darmstadt at a glance
| Population | 1,418 |
| Land area | 4.5 sq mi |
| Density | 314 per sq mi |
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 |
In the 1990s about 28 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 74. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.8 a year in 2016–19, 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Darmstadt
How many truck accidents are there in Darmstadt?
Vanderburgh County has had 875 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 278 people and killing 19.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Darmstadt?
Since 2015, US-41 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Darmstadt: 4.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Darmstadt?
October has the most truck crashes in Vanderburgh County, 10.1% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Darmstadt?
36 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Vanderburgh County since 2015, 4.1% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Darmstadt compare with Indiana?
The yearly rate is 41.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Vanderburgh County, vs 80.8 for Indiana.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Darmstadt?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.