Skelton, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Skelton: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Skelton and Warrick County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Warrick County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
9 of 264 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Warrick County compares with Indiana
Warrick County against Indiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Warrick County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Warrick County | Indiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 33.7 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 58% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.3 | 2.9 | 3.4 | 1.8× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.37 | 0.36 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.2% | 2.4% | 2.3% | 1.4× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.5% | 10.6% | 6.2% | 58% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.7% | 22.4% | 23.7% | 7% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.8% | 17.4% | 13.8% | 9% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.2% | 42.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 24.0% | 32.0% | 24.8% | 25% below the state |
Warrick County has lower values than Indiana for crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Indiana on deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Warrick County: 5.3 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Indiana: 2.9).
Overview
Warrick County has recorded 264 truck crashes since 2015, with 100 people injured and 13 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 16 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Skelton since 2015, this page uses Warrick County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 11.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 5.3%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.2% of truck crashes, against 42.7% across Indiana.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 9.8% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 4.5% of truck crashes, compared with 10.6% in Indiana.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Skelton is I-64, with 2 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by I-64E (1), SR-261 (1) and SR-66 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 9 crashes, 3.4% of the total, against 2.4% across Indiana.
Route planning tips for Skelton fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Warrick County.
- Check whether your routes use I-64, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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 Warrick County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-64 | 2 |
| I-64E | 1 |
| SR-261 | 1 |
| SR-66 | 1 |
| US-231 | 1 |
| US-231N | 1 |
| Us- 231 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Warrick County) |
|---|---|
| I-64 | 65 |
| SR-66 | 37 |
| SR-66W | 24 |
| I-64E | 18 |
| SR-62 | 12 |
| I-64W | 11 |
| I-69 | 4 |
| SR-61 | 4 |
Skelton at a glance
| Population | 1,603 |
| Land area | 39.6 sq mi |
| Density | 41 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 47637) | $61,298 |
| Median home value (ZIP 47637) | $157,175 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Warrick 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 | 10 | — | 1.0 |
| 2000s | 27 | +177% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 21 | -22% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 23 | +11% | 1.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 10 to 23. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 1.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Skelton
How many truck accidents are there in Skelton?
264 truck crashes have been reported in Warrick County since 2015, with 13 deaths and 100 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Skelton?
I-64 had 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Skelton since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Skelton?
The worst month is June: 11.7% of truck crashes in Warrick County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Skelton?
9 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Warrick County since 2015, 3.4% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Skelton compared with Indiana?
The yearly rate is 33.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Warrick County, vs 80.8 for Indiana.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Skelton?
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.