Universal, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Universal: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Universal 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 runs above Indiana on 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
Vermillion County has recorded 183 truck crashes since 2015, with 97 people injured and 11 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 23 days.
Only 4 truck crashes were reported in Universal 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%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 45.4% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Indiana.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 9.3% of truck crashes.
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 Universal is SR-63S, with 2 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by CR-4 Lower Terre Haute Rd (1), Rio Grande Ave (1) and SR-63 (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 Universal 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.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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) |
|---|---|
| SR-63S | 2 |
| CR-4 Lower Terre Haute Rd | 1 |
| Rio Grande Ave | 1 |
| SR-63 | 1 |
| US-150 | 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 |
Universal at a glance
| Population | 284 |
| Land area | 0.4 sq mi |
| Density | 789 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 47884) | $59,167 |
| Median home value (ZIP 47884) | $66,032 |
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. 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 Universal
How many truck crashes happen in Universal?
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 Universal?
SR-63S had 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Universal since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Universal?
January has the most truck crashes in Vermillion County, 13.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Universal?
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 Universal 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 Universal?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.