Otter Creek Township, Vigo County, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Otter Creek Township, Vigo County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Otter Creek Township, Vigo County 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 has lower values than Indiana for 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.
Otter Creek Township, Vigo County at a glance: I-70 deadliest road: 5 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Otter Creek 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 Otter Creek Township, Vigo County 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%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.8% of truck crashes, against 42.7% across 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
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Otter Creek is I-70, with 5 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: SR-63S (2), 12th St (1) and I- 70 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
18 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.9% share (Indiana: 2.4%).
Route planning tips for Otter Creek Township, Vigo County fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Vigo County.
- Look at alternatives to I-70 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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) |
|---|---|
| I-70 | 5 |
| SR-63S | 2 |
| 12th St | 1 |
| I- 70 | 1 |
| I-70W | 1 |
| Rio Grande Ave | 1 |
| SR-63 | 1 |
| US-150 | 1 |
| US-41 | 1 |
| US-41N | 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 |
Otter Creek Township, Vigo County at a glance
| Population | 8,978 |
| Land area | 35.3 sq mi |
| Density | 255 per 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 |
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. NHTSA counts 2.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Otter Creek Township, Vigo County
How many truck accidents are there in Otter Creek Township, Vigo County?
Vigo County has had 959 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 391 people and killing 30.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Otter Creek Township, Vigo County?
I-70 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Otter Creek since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Otter Creek Township, Vigo County?
The worst month is February: 10.4% of truck crashes in Vigo County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Otter Creek Township, Vigo County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 18 reported crashes in Vigo County since 2015 (1.9% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Otter Creek Township, Vigo County compared with Indiana?
Per 100,000 residents, Vigo County has 77.5 truck crashes a year; Indiana has 80.8.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Otter Creek Township, Vigo County?
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.