Tecumseh, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Tecumseh: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Tecumseh 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.
The headline for Tecumseh: I-70 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Tecumseh: 4 since 2015.
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.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Tecumseh since 2015, this page uses Vigo County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in February (10.4% of the year) and are lowest in March (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%).
13.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 10.6% across Indiana.
Where crashes happen
I-70 leads within 10 miles of Tecumseh with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-63S (2), 12th St (1) and CR-4 Lower Terre Haute Rd (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 Tecumseh fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 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.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
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 | 4 |
| SR-63S | 2 |
| 12th St | 1 |
| CR-4 Lower Terre Haute Rd | 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 |
Tecumseh at a glance
| Land area | 2.6 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. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.0 a year in 2016–19, 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Tecumseh
How many truck accidents are there in Tecumseh?
Since 2015, 959 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Vigo County (391 injured, 30 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Tecumseh?
Since 2015, I-70 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Tecumseh: 4.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Tecumseh?
Truck crashes in Vigo County peak in February, with 10.4% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Tecumseh?
Garbage trucks were involved in 18 reported crashes in Vigo County since 2015 (1.9% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Tecumseh 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 Tecumseh?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.