Buffalo, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Buffalo: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Buffalo and White County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use White County numbers.
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 |
Compared with Indiana, White County is lower on morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
White County at a glance: 20.6% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 10.6% across Indiana.
Overview
Since 2015, 687 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in White County. They injured 243 people and killed 38.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 6 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Buffalo since 2015, this page uses White County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in March (13.7% of the year) and are lowest in September (4.9%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 52.4% of truck crashes, against 42.7% across Indiana.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 am than at any other hour (8.4%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 20.6% of truck crashes, compared with 10.6% in Indiana.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Buffalo since 2015: SR-114 (1), SR-16E (1), SR-39 (1), SR-39S (1) and US-421N (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
19 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.8% share (Indiana: 2.4%).
Route planning tips for Buffalo fleets
- Review driver schedules for March, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 20.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Indiana; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-114 | 1 |
| SR-16E | 1 |
| SR-39 | 1 |
| SR-39S | 1 |
| US-421N | 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 |
Buffalo at a glance
| Land area | 2.4 sq mi |
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.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Buffalo
How many truck crashes happen in Buffalo?
687 truck crashes have been reported in White County since 2015, with 38 deaths and 243 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Buffalo?
Truck crashes in White County peak in March, with 13.7% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Buffalo?
Since 2015, White County has reported 19 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.8% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Buffalo compare with Indiana?
The yearly rate is 227.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in White County, vs 80.8 for Indiana.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Buffalo?
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.