Libertyville, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Libertyville: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Libertyville 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 |
Vigo County sits below Indiana on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
Libertyville at a glance: SR-63S most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Libertyville: 2 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 959 crashes involving commercial trucks in Vigo County since 2015: 391 people were injured and 30 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 4 days in fully reported years.
Libertyville had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Vigo County numbers.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 10.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 6.5%.
November through March accounts for 41.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.7% in Indiana.
By time of day, 12–1 am stands out with 9.2% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 13.2% 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). After it: CR-4 Lower Terre Haute Rd (1), SR-1 (1) and SR-63 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 18 crashes, 1.9% of the total, against 2.4% across Indiana.
Route planning tips for Libertyville fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Vigo County.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-63S; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- With 13.2% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Indiana), plan winter equipment 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 Vigo 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 |
| SR-1 | 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 (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 |
Libertyville at a glance
| Land area | 0.2 sq mi |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 25 a year in the 1990s and 82 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.0 a year in 2016–19, 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Libertyville
How common are truck crashes in Libertyville?
959 truck crashes have been reported in Vigo County since 2015, with 30 deaths and 391 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Libertyville?
NHTSA data shows SR-63S with 2 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Libertyville since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Libertyville?
The worst month is February: 10.4% of truck crashes in Vigo County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Libertyville?
Since 2015, Vigo County has reported 18 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.9% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Libertyville compare with Indiana?
Vigo County records 77.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 80.8 across Indiana.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Libertyville?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.