Brookston, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Brookston: 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
1 of 204 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Brookston compares with Indiana
Brookston against Indiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Brookston stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Brookston | Indiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 1,031.0 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 12.8× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.5 | 2.9 | 3.4 | 2.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.40 | 0.36 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.5% | 2.4% | 2.3% | 77% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 19.4% | 10.6% | 6.2% | 1.8× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.3% | 22.4% | 23.7% | 18% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 17.7% | 17.4% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 55.9% | 42.7% | 41.9% | 1.3× the state |
| After dark | 43.0% | 32.0% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Compared with Indiana, Brookston is lower on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Brookston at a glance: March worst month: 20.6% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Since 2015, 204 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Brookston. They injured 79 people and killed 14.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 22 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in March (20.6% of the year) and are lowest in September (2.9%).
November through March accounts for 55.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.7% in Indiana.
By time of day, 12–1 am stands out with 11.8% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 19.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Indiana: 10.6%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-65 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (8). After it: SR-18 (2), SR-43 (2) and US-421 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 0.5% of the total, against 2.4% across Indiana.
Route planning tips for Brookston fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Brookston.
- Check whether your routes use I-65, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- With 19.4% 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
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 Brookston
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-65 | 8 |
| SR-18 | 2 |
| SR-43 | 2 |
| US-421 | 2 |
| I-65S | 1 |
| SR-25 | 1 |
| SR-25N | 1 |
| Sr- 18 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Brookston) |
|---|---|
| I-65 | 98 |
| I-65N | 27 |
| I-65S | 23 |
| SR-43 | 11 |
| State Rd 18 | 7 |
| SR-18 | 4 |
| Cr 1250 | 2 |
| SR-43N | 2 |
Brookston at a glance
| Population | 1,640 |
| Land area | 0.7 sq mi |
| Density | 2,485 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 47923) | $80,205 |
| Median home value (ZIP 47923) | $197,239 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Brookston 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 | 6 | — | 1.5 |
| 2000s | 11 | +63% | 1.1 |
| 2010s | 15 | +42% | 1.6 |
| 2020s | 15 | +0% | 2.0 |
In the 1990s about 6 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 15. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.2 a year in 2016–19, 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Brookston
How many truck accidents are there in Brookston?
204 truck crashes have been reported in Brookston since 2015, with 14 deaths and 79 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Brookston?
NHTSA data shows I-65 with 8 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Brookston since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Brookston?
March has the most truck crashes in Brookston, 20.6% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Brookston?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Brookston since 2015 (0.5% of truck crashes).
How does Brookston compare with Indiana for truck crashes?
Brookston records 1,031.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 80.8 across Indiana.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Brookston?
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.