Highland Township, Vermillion County, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Highland Township, Vermillion County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Highland Township, Vermillion County 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 |
Compared with Indiana, Vermillion County is lower on garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Vermillion County at a glance: 1 in 172 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.6%, against 2.4% for Indiana.
Overview
Police reported 183 crashes involving commercial trucks in Vermillion County since 2015: 97 people were injured and 11 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 23 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Highland Township, Vermillion County since 2015, this page uses Vermillion County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (13.7% of the year) and are lowest in May (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
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Highland is I-74, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by SR-63 (3), I-74E (1) and I-74W (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.5% share (Indiana: 2.4%).
Route planning tips for Highland Township, Vermillion County fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-74; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 15.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Indiana; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Vermillion County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-74 | 4 |
| SR-63 | 3 |
| I-74E | 1 |
| I-74W | 1 |
| Lynch Rd | 1 |
| SR-1 | 1 |
| Sr- 63 | 1 |
| US-136E | 1 |
| US-150 | 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 |
Highland Township, Vermillion County at a glance
| Population | 1,513 |
| Land area | 54.5 sq mi |
| Density | 28 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 47974) | $89,962 |
| Median home value (ZIP 47974) | $134,393 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 7 a year in the 1990s and 14 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Highland Township, Vermillion County
How many truck crashes happen in Highland Township, Vermillion County?
183 truck crashes have been reported in Vermillion County since 2015, with 11 deaths and 97 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Highland Township, Vermillion County?
I-74 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Highland since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Highland Township, Vermillion County?
The worst month is January: 13.7% of truck crashes in Vermillion County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Highland Township, Vermillion County?
Since 2015, Vermillion County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 0.5% of its truck crashes.
How does Highland Township, Vermillion County compare with Indiana for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 100.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Vermillion County, vs 80.8 for Indiana.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Highland Township, Vermillion 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.