Burnett, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Burnett: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Burnett and Vigo County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Vigo County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
18 of 959 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Vigo County compares with Indiana
Vigo County against Indiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Vigo County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Vigo County | Indiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 77.5 | 80.8 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.3 | 2.9 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.42 | 0.36 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.0% | 2.4% | 2.3% | 15% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 13.2% | 10.6% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.9% | 22.4% | 23.7% | 16% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 20.5% | 17.4% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.8% | 42.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 30.8% | 32.0% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Indiana, Vigo County is lower on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Indiana on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
Burnett at a glance: I-70 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Burnett: 5 since 2015.
Overview
Vigo County has recorded 959 truck crashes since 2015, with 391 people injured and 30 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 4 days in fully reported years.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Burnett since 2015; patterns below come from Vigo County as a whole.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 10.4% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (6.5%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.8% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Indiana.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 am than at any other hour (9.2%).
Road surface: 13.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Indiana: 10.6%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Burnett is I-70, with 5 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come SR-63S (2), 12th St (1) and I- 70 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 18 of the truck crashes here, or 1.9%, compared with 2.4% in Indiana.
Route planning tips for Burnett fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-70, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 13.2% 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
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Vigo County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-70 | 5 |
| SR-63S | 2 |
| 12th St | 1 |
| I- 70 | 1 |
| I-70E | 1 |
| I-70W | 1 |
| Rio Grande Ave | 1 |
| SR-59N | 1 |
| SR-63 | 1 |
| SR-641W | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Vigo County) |
|---|---|
| I-70 | 311 |
| US-41 | 41 |
| I-70E | 29 |
| I-70W | 28 |
| US-41S | 24 |
| US-41N | 18 |
| Wabash | 12 |
| S 3Rd | 12 |
Burnett at a glance
| Land area | 0.4 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 47805) | $72,411 |
| Median home value (ZIP 47805) | $168,335 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Vigo 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 | 25 | — | 1.2 |
| 2000s | 64 | +156% | 2.2 |
| 2010s | 76 | +19% | 1.9 |
| 2020s | 82 | +7% | 2.0 |
In the 1990s about 25 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 82. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.0 a year in 2016–19 and 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Burnett
How common are truck crashes in Burnett?
959 truck crashes have been reported in Vigo County since 2015, with 30 deaths and 391 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Burnett?
I-70 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Burnett since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Burnett?
February has the most truck crashes in Vigo County, 10.4% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Burnett?
18 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Vigo County since 2015, 1.9% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Burnett compare with Indiana?
Per 100,000 residents, Vigo County has 77.5 truck crashes a year; Indiana has 80.8.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Burnett?
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.