White County, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in White County: 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
19 of 687 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How White County compares with Indiana
White County against Indiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where White County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | White County | Indiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 227.0 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 2.8× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.5 | 2.9 | 3.4 | 1.9× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.36 | 0.36 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.9% | 2.4% | 2.3% | 1.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 20.6% | 10.6% | 6.2% | 2.0× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.5% | 22.4% | 23.7% | 13% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 20.2% | 17.4% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 52.4% | 42.7% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 36.9% | 32.0% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
White County has lower values than Indiana for morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Indiana on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
The headline for White County: 20.6% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 10.6% in Indiana.
Overview
White County has recorded 687 truck crashes since 2015, with 243 people injured and 38 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 6 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is March with 13.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is September at 4.9%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 52.4% of truck crashes, against 42.7% across Indiana.
The busiest hour is 12–1 am, with 8.4% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 20.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Indiana: 10.6%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks in White County is I-65, with 7 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by SR-18 (2), SR-43 (2) and US-24 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 19 of the truck crashes here, or 2.8%, compared with 2.4% in Indiana.
Route planning tips for White County fleets
- Build extra time into March routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-65; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 20.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Indiana; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 White County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in White County) |
|---|---|
| I-65 | 7 |
| SR-18 | 2 |
| SR-43 | 2 |
| US-24 | 2 |
| I-65N | 1 |
| SR-16E | 1 |
| Sr- 18 | 1 |
| US-24W | 1 |
| US-421 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (White County) |
|---|---|
| I-65 | 277 |
| I-65N | 52 |
| I-65S | 39 |
| US-24 | 36 |
| SR-43 | 21 |
| US-24E | 21 |
| US-24W | 17 |
| US-421N | 12 |
White County at a glance
| Population | 24,833 |
| Land area | 505.1 sq mi |
| Density | 49 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $66,948 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in White 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 | 26 | — | 1.5 |
| 2000s | 43 | +68% | 1.1 |
| 2010s | 57 | +32% | 1.6 |
| 2020s | 53 | -8% | 2.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 26 a year in the 1990s and 53 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 1.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
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Questions fleets ask about White County
How many truck accidents are there in White County?
Since 2015, 687 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in White County (243 injured, 38 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in White County?
Since 2015, I-65 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes in White County: 7.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in White County?
Truck crashes in White County peak in March, with 13.7% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in White County?
Since 2015, White County has reported 19 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.8% of its truck crashes.
How does White County compare with Indiana for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, White County has 227.0 truck crashes a year; Indiana has 80.8.
How can I plan a safer truck route in White County?
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.