Economy, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Economy: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Economy and Wayne County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Wayne County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
17 of 1,224 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Wayne County compares with Indiana
Wayne County against Indiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Wayne County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Wayne County | Indiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 141.7 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 1.8× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.8 | 2.9 | 3.4 | 38% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.36 | 0.36 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.5% | 2.4% | 2.3% | 38% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 10.1% | 10.6% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.9% | 22.4% | 23.7% | 15% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 18.0% | 17.4% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.7% | 42.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 32.5% | 32.0% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Indiana, Wayne County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr.
What stands out in Wayne County: June the month with the most truck crashes: 13.3% of the year's total.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,224 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Wayne County. They injured 414 people and killed 21.
That averages about one truck crash every 4 days in fully reported years.
Economy had 22 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Wayne County numbers.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in June (13.3% of the year) and are lowest in November (7.0%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.7% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Indiana.
The busiest hour is 12–1 am, with 7.8% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 10.1% of truck crashes, compared with 10.6% in Indiana.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Economy happened on I-70 (2), US-35 (2), Sr- 1 (1), US-27N (1) and US-36 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 17 of the truck crashes here, or 1.4%, compared with 2.4% in Indiana.
Route planning tips for Economy fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Wayne County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-70 | 2 |
| US-35 | 2 |
| Sr- 1 | 1 |
| US-27N | 1 |
| US-36 | 1 |
| Us- 35 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Wayne County) |
|---|---|
| I-70 | 440 |
| I-70E | 126 |
| I-70W | 119 |
| US-35 | 24 |
| US-35N | 18 |
| US-27 | 17 |
| US-27N | 11 |
| East Main | 9 |
Economy at a glance
| Population | 147 |
| Land area | 0.1 sq mi |
| Density | 1,633 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 47339) | $70,833 |
| Median home value (ZIP 47339) | $150,247 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Wayne 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 | 34 | — | 3.2 |
| 2000s | 64 | +87% | 1.2 |
| 2010s | 72 | +13% | 1.7 |
| 2020s | 104 | +44% | 1.4 |
In the 1990s about 34 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 104. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 Economy
How common are truck crashes in Economy?
Since 2015, 1,224 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Wayne County (414 injured, 21 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in Economy?
Truck crashes in Wayne County peak in June, with 13.3% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Economy?
17 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Wayne County since 2015, 1.4% of all truck crashes.
How does Economy compare with Indiana for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Wayne County has 141.7 truck crashes a year; Indiana has 80.8.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Economy?
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.