Pierson, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Pierson: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Pierson 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). Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
Pierson at a glance: I-70 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Pierson: 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.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Pierson since 2015, this page uses Vigo County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
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.
Road surface: 13.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Indiana: 10.6%).
Where crashes happen
I-70 leads within 10 miles of Pierson with 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: I- 70 (1), SR-641W (1) and US-150 (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 Pierson fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Vigo County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-70; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 13.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Indiana; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 | 2 |
| I- 70 | 1 |
| SR-641W | 1 |
| US-150 | 1 |
| US-41 | 1 |
| US-41S | 1 |
| Us- 41 | 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 |
Pierson at a glance
| Population | 1,230 |
| Land area | 35.4 sq mi |
| Density | 35 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 47866) | $81,681 |
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 Pierson
How many truck accidents are there in Pierson?
Vigo County has had 959 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 391 people and killing 30.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Pierson?
Since 2015, I-70 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Pierson: 2.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Pierson?
The worst month is February: 10.4% of truck crashes in Vigo County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Pierson?
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 Pierson compare with Indiana?
Vigo County records 77.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 80.8 across Indiana.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Pierson?
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.