Saltillo, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Saltillo: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Saltillo and Washington County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Washington County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
6 of 139 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Washington County compares with Indiana
Washington County against Indiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Washington County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Washington County | Indiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 43.6 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 46% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.2 | 2.9 | 3.4 | 24% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.51 | 0.36 | 0.49 | 1.4× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.4% | 2.4% | 2.3% | 1.9× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 6.6% | 10.6% | 6.2% | 37% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.6% | 22.4% | 23.7% | 8% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.3% | 17.4% | 13.8% | 41% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.9% | 42.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 25.0% | 32.0% | 24.8% | 22% below the state |
Washington County sits below Indiana on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Indiana on injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
Washington County at a glance: 1 in 23 crashes involve a garbage truck (6 since 2015), vs 2.4% across Indiana.
Overview
Washington County has recorded 139 truck crashes since 2015, with 69 people injured and 3 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 30 days.
Only 1 truck crash was reported in Saltillo since 2015; patterns below come from Washington County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is July with 15.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 2.9%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.9% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Indiana.
More truck crashes happen at 10–11 am than at any other hour (10.8%).
Road surface: 6.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Indiana: 10.6%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Saltillo is SR-60, with 2 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come SR-37 (1), SR-37N (1) and SR-56 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 6 crashes, 4.3% of the total, against 2.4% across Indiana.
Route planning tips for Saltillo fleets
- Build extra time into July routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-60; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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 Washington County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-60 | 2 |
| SR-37 | 1 |
| SR-37N | 1 |
| SR-56 | 1 |
| SR-56W | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Washington County) |
|---|---|
| SR-56W | 10 |
| SR-60E | 10 |
| SR-135N | 6 |
| SR-60W | 5 |
| US-150 | 3 |
| SR-60 | 3 |
| SR-160E | 3 |
| Jackson | 3 |
Saltillo at a glance
| Population | 101 |
| Land area | 1.2 sq mi |
| Density | 88 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 47108) | $59,236 |
| Median home value (ZIP 47108) | $130,347 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Washington 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 | 5 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 11 | +133% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 11 | -6% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 13 | +23% | 0.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 5 to 13. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Saltillo
How many truck crashes happen in Saltillo?
139 truck crashes have been reported in Washington County since 2015, with 3 deaths and 69 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Saltillo?
NHTSA data shows SR-60 with 2 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Saltillo since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Saltillo?
The worst month is July: 15.8% of truck crashes in Washington County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Saltillo?
6 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Washington County since 2015, 4.3% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Saltillo compared with Indiana?
Per 100,000 residents, Washington County has 43.6 truck crashes a year; Indiana has 80.8.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Saltillo?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.