Cambridge City, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Cambridge City: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
2 of 318 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Cambridge City compares with Indiana
Cambridge City against Indiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Cambridge City stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Cambridge City | Indiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 1,209.7 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 15.0× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.9 | 2.9 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.39 | 0.36 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.4% | 2.4% | 2.3% | 82% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 12.1% | 10.6% | 6.2% | 1.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.8% | 22.4% | 23.7% | 7% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.7% | 17.4% | 13.8% | 15% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.7% | 42.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 31.6% | 32.0% | 24.8% | same |
Cambridge City has lower values than Indiana for garbage-truck share, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Indiana on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Cambridge City at a glance: June worst month: 19.2% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Since 2015, 318 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Cambridge City. They injured 103 people and killed 9.
That averages about one truck crash every 17 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 19.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 4.1%.
November through March accounts for 40.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.7% in Indiana.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out with 9.7% of truck crashes.
12.1% 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 Cambridge City with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-1 (1) and US-40W (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 2 crashes, 0.6% of the total, against 2.4% across Indiana.
Route planning tips for Cambridge City fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-70, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- With 12.1% 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 Cambridge City
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-70 | 3 |
| SR-1 | 1 |
| US-40W | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Cambridge City) |
|---|---|
| I-70 | 162 |
| I-70E | 32 |
| I-70W | 26 |
| I-70 Frontage Rd | 8 |
| SR-1N | 4 |
| State Rd 1 | 4 |
| US-40 | 3 |
| W National Rd | 3 |
Cambridge City at a glance
| Population | 1,736 |
| Land area | 1.0 sq mi |
| Density | 1,722 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 47327) | $68,088 |
| Median home value (ZIP 47327) | $132,638 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Cambridge City 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 | 4 | — | 3.2 |
| 2000s | 10 | +118% | 1.2 |
| 2010s | 15 | +54% | 1.7 |
| 2020s | 24 | +66% | 1.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 4 a year in the 1990s and 24 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Cambridge City
How many truck accidents are there in Cambridge City?
Cambridge City has had 318 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 103 people and killing 9.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Cambridge City?
I-70 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Cambridge City since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Cambridge City?
The worst month is June: 19.2% of truck crashes in Cambridge City happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Cambridge City?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Cambridge City since 2015 (0.6% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Cambridge City compare with Indiana?
Per 100,000 residents, Cambridge City has 1,209.7 truck crashes a year; Indiana has 80.8.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Cambridge City?
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.