Perrysville, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Perrysville: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Perrysville 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 sits below Indiana 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 crashes involve a garbage truck (1 since 2015), vs 2.4% across Indiana.
Overview
Since 2015, 183 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Vermillion County. They injured 97 people and killed 11.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 23 days.
Only 85 truck crashes were reported in Perrysville since 2015; patterns below come from Vermillion County as a whole.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 13.7% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (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%).
Road surface: 15.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Indiana: 10.6%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Perrysville is I-74, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come SR-63 (3), I-74E (1) and I-74W (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 Perrysville fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-74, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 15.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Indiana; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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) |
|---|---|
| I-74 | 4 |
| SR-63 | 3 |
| I-74E | 1 |
| I-74W | 1 |
| Lynch Rd | 1 |
| Sr- 63 | 1 |
| US-136E | 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 |
Perrysville at a glance
| Population | 461 |
| Land area | 0.3 sq mi |
| Density | 1,794 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 |
In the 1990s about 7 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 14. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Perrysville
How many truck crashes happen in Perrysville?
Since 2015, 183 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Vermillion County (97 injured, 11 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Perrysville?
I-74 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Perrysville since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Perrysville?
Truck crashes in Vermillion County peak in January, with 13.7% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Perrysville?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Vermillion County since 2015 (0.5% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Perrysville compared with Indiana?
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 Perrysville?
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.