Prairieton, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Prairieton: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Prairieton 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 stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
Prairieton at a glance: I-70 9 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Prairieton.
Overview
Vigo County has recorded 959 truck crashes since 2015, with 391 people injured and 30 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 4 days.
Only 1 truck crash was reported in Prairieton 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.
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
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Prairieton is I-70, with 9 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come I-70W (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 Prairieton fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Vigo County.
- Check whether your routes use I-70, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 13.2% of truck crashes here, more than Indiana; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 | 9 |
| I-70W | 2 |
| 12th St | 1 |
| I- 70 | 1 |
| SR-641W | 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 |
Prairieton at a glance
| Population | 1,120 |
| Land area | 0.5 sq mi |
| Density | 2,348 per 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 |
In the 1990s about 25 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 82. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 Prairieton
How many truck crashes happen in Prairieton?
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 Prairieton?
I-70 had 9 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Prairieton since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Prairieton?
The worst month is February: 10.4% of truck crashes in Vigo County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Prairieton?
18 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Vigo County since 2015, 1.9% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Prairieton compared with Indiana?
The yearly rate is 77.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Vigo County, vs 80.8 for Indiana.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Prairieton?
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.