Perry Township, Vanderburgh County, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Perry Township, Vanderburgh County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Perry Township, Vanderburgh County 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 |
Vanderburgh County sits below Indiana on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. Where it is higher: 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.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Perry Township, Vanderburgh County since 2015; patterns below come from Vanderburgh County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 10.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 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
US-41 leads within 10 miles of Perry with 9 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come Big Cynthiana Rd (1), CR-REXING (1) and I-69 (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).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 0.0 deaths compared with 2.2 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Perry Township, Vanderburgh County fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Vanderburgh County.
- Look at alternatives to US-41 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in March; review collection routes for that month.
- 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
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 Vanderburgh County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-41 | 9 |
| Big Cynthiana Rd | 1 |
| CR-REXING | 1 |
| I-69 | 1 |
| Maxx Rd | 1 |
| SR-57 | 1 |
| SR-65 | 1 |
| US-60 | 1 |
| W Franklin Rd | 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 |
Perry Township, Vanderburgh County at a glance
| Population | 24,478 |
| Land area | 27.7 sq mi |
| Density | 885 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 47712) | $68,494 |
| Median home value (ZIP 47712) | $193,401 |
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 Perry Township, Vanderburgh County
How common are truck crashes in Perry Township, Vanderburgh County?
Vanderburgh County has had 875 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 278 people and killing 19.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Perry Township, Vanderburgh County?
Since 2015, US-41 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Perry: 9.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Perry Township, Vanderburgh County?
The worst month is October: 10.1% of truck crashes in Vanderburgh County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Perry Township, Vanderburgh County?
Since 2015, Vanderburgh County has reported 36 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.1% of its truck crashes.
How does Perry Township, Vanderburgh County compare with Indiana for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Vanderburgh County has 41.1 truck crashes a year; Indiana has 80.8.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Perry Township, Vanderburgh County?
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.