Richmond, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Richmond: 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
12 of 576 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Richmond compares with Indiana
Richmond against Indiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Richmond stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Richmond | Indiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 131.9 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 1.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 0.8 | 2.9 | 3.4 | 72% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.35 | 0.36 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.1% | 2.4% | 2.3% | 9% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 9.1% | 10.6% | 6.2% | 14% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 16.7% | 22.4% | 23.7% | 26% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 19.0% | 17.4% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.4% | 42.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 32.0% | 32.0% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Indiana, Richmond is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in Richmond: 0.8 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 2.9 across Indiana.
Overview
Since 2015, 576 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Richmond. They injured 202 people and killed 4.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 8 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 10.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 6.1%.
November through March accounts for 43.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.7% in Indiana.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 8.0% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 9.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Indiana: 10.6%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Richmond is I-70, with 7 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by I-70W (1), US-27 (1) and US-35 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
12 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.1% share (Indiana: 2.4%).
Route planning tips for Richmond fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Richmond.
- Check whether your routes use I-70, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Richmond
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-70 | 7 |
| I-70W | 1 |
| US-27 | 1 |
| US-35 | 1 |
| US-40 | 1 |
| US-40W | 1 |
| Us- 35 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Richmond) |
|---|---|
| I-70 | 169 |
| I-70W | 70 |
| I-70E | 61 |
| US-27 | 13 |
| East Main | 9 |
| US-35N | 9 |
| South 8Th | 7 |
| US-27N | 7 |
Richmond at a glance
| Population | 35,561 |
| Land area | 24.3 sq mi |
| Density | 1,466 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 47374) | $50,766 |
| Median home value (ZIP 47374) | $130,228 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Richmond 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 | — | 3.2 |
| 2000s | 40 | +60% | 1.2 |
| 2010s | 40 | +3% | 1.7 |
| 2020s | 49 | +22% | 1.4 |
In the 1990s about 25 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 49. 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 Richmond
How many truck crashes happen in Richmond?
Richmond has had 576 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 202 people and killing 4.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Richmond?
Since 2015, I-70 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Richmond: 7.
When do most truck crashes happen in Richmond?
Truck crashes in Richmond peak in June, with 10.9% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Richmond?
Garbage trucks were involved in 12 reported crashes in Richmond since 2015 (2.1% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Richmond compare with Indiana?
Per 100,000 residents, Richmond has 131.9 truck crashes a year; Indiana has 80.8.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Richmond?
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.