Clinton, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Clinton: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Clinton and Vermillion County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Vermillion County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
1 of 183 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Vermillion County compares with Indiana
Vermillion County against Indiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Vermillion County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Vermillion County | Indiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 100.8 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.8 | 2.9 | 3.4 | 2.0× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.55 | 0.36 | 0.49 | 1.5× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.6% | 2.4% | 2.3% | 75% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 15.1% | 10.6% | 6.2% | 1.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.3% | 22.4% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 18.0% | 17.4% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.4% | 42.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 43.0% | 32.0% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Vermillion County has lower values than Indiana for garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Vermillion County: 1 in 172 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.6%, vs 2.4% in Indiana.
Overview
Vermillion County has recorded 183 truck crashes since 2015, with 97 people injured and 11 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 23 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Clinton since 2015; patterns below come from Vermillion County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 13.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 3.8%.
November through March accounts for 45.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.7% in Indiana.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (9.3%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 15.1% of truck crashes, compared with 10.6% in Indiana.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-63S had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (2). It is followed by Rio Grande Ave (1), SR-63 (1) and US-150 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 0.5%, compared with 2.4% in Indiana.
Route planning tips for Clinton fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Vermillion County.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-63S; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 15.1% 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
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 Vermillion County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-63S | 2 |
| Rio Grande Ave | 1 |
| SR-63 | 1 |
| US-150 | 1 |
| US-36 | 1 |
| US-41 | 1 |
| US-41N | 1 |
| US-41S | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Vermillion County) |
|---|---|
| SR-63N | 36 |
| SR-63 | 19 |
| I-74 | 17 |
| State Rd 63 | 17 |
| I-74E | 15 |
| SR-63S | 15 |
| I-74W | 14 |
| State Road 63 | 5 |
Clinton at a glance
| Population | 4,802 |
| Land area | 2.3 sq mi |
| Density | 2,132 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 47842) | $56,750 |
| Median home value (ZIP 47842) | $116,663 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Vermillion 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 | 7 | — | 1.1 |
| 2000s | 17 | +131% | 1.3 |
| 2010s | 15 | -13% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 14 | -7% | 0.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 7 to 14. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Clinton
How many truck crashes happen in Clinton?
183 truck crashes have been reported in Vermillion County since 2015, with 11 deaths and 97 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Clinton?
Since 2015, SR-63S has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Clinton: 2.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Clinton?
January has the most truck crashes in Vermillion County, 13.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Clinton?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Vermillion County since 2015, 0.5% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Clinton compared with Indiana?
Vermillion County records 100.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 80.8 across Indiana.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Clinton?
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.