Idaville, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Idaville: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Idaville 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 |
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.
What stands out in White County: 20.6% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 10.6% across Indiana.
Overview
White County has recorded 687 truck crashes since 2015, with 243 people injured and 38 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 6 days.
With 1 truck crash reported in Idaville 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%).
November through March accounts for 52.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.7% in Indiana.
By time of day, 12–1 am stands out with 8.4% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 20.6% of truck crashes, compared with 10.6% in Indiana.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Idaville is US-421, with 2 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by CR-1100 (1), SR-16E (1) and US-24 (1).
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 Idaville fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in White County.
- Where you can, review stops along US-421; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- With 20.6% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Indiana), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 White County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-421 | 2 |
| CR-1100 | 1 |
| SR-16E | 1 |
| US-24 | 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 |
Idaville at a glance
| Land area | 5.8 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 47950) | $49,271 |
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 Idaville
How many truck accidents are there in Idaville?
Since 2015, 687 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in White County (243 injured, 38 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Idaville?
US-421 had 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Idaville since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Idaville?
March has the most truck crashes in White County, 13.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Idaville?
19 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in White County since 2015, 2.8% of all truck crashes.
How does Idaville compare with Indiana for truck crashes?
White County records 227.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 80.8 across Indiana.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Idaville?
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.