West Terre Haute, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in West Terre Haute: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in West Terre Haute 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.
West Terre Haute at a glance: I-70 9 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of West Terre Haute.
Overview
Police reported 959 crashes involving commercial trucks in Vigo County since 2015: 391 people were injured and 30 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 4 days.
West Terre Haute had 150 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.
The busiest hour is 12–1 am, with 9.2% of truck crashes.
13.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 10.6% across Indiana.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-70 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (9). It is followed by I-70W (2), SR-63S (2) and 12th St (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
18 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.9% share (Indiana: 2.4%).
Route planning tips for West Terre Haute fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-70; 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.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 | 9 |
| I-70W | 2 |
| SR-63S | 2 |
| 12th St | 1 |
| CR-4 Lower Terre Haute Rd | 1 |
| I- 70 | 1 |
| SR-63 | 1 |
| SR-641W | 1 |
| US-150 | 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 |
West Terre Haute at a glance
| Population | 2,153 |
| Land area | 0.8 sq mi |
| Density | 2,859 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. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.0 a year in 2016–19 and 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about West Terre Haute
How common are truck crashes in West Terre Haute?
Since 2015, 959 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Vigo County (391 injured, 30 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in West Terre Haute?
I-70 had 9 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of West Terre Haute since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in West Terre Haute?
February has the most truck crashes in Vigo County, 10.4% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in West Terre Haute?
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 West Terre Haute compare 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 West Terre Haute?
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.