Monticello, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Monticello: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Monticello 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). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in White County: 20.6% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Indiana: 10.6%).
Overview
Police reported 687 crashes involving commercial trucks in White County since 2015: 243 people were injured and 38 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 6 days.
With 81 truck crashes reported in Monticello since 2015, this page uses White County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
March has the most truck crashes, 13.7% of the yearly total, while September has the fewest (4.9%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 52.4% of truck crashes, against 42.7% across Indiana.
By time of day, 12–1 am stands out 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
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Monticello since 2015: SR-43 (2), US-24 (2), US-421 (2), CR-1100 (1) and SR-16E (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 Monticello fleets
- Review driver schedules for March, the month with the most truck crashes.
- With 20.6% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Indiana), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 White County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-43 | 2 |
| US-24 | 2 |
| US-421 | 2 |
| CR-1100 | 1 |
| SR-16E | 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 |
Monticello at a glance
| Population | 5,519 |
| Land area | 3.5 sq mi |
| Density | 1,592 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 47960) | $65,603 |
| Median home value (ZIP 47960) | $189,526 |
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. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.2 a year in 2016–19, 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Monticello
How many truck crashes happen in Monticello?
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 Monticello?
Truck crashes in White County peak in March, with 13.7% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Monticello?
Garbage trucks were involved in 19 reported crashes in White County since 2015 (2.8% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Monticello compared with Indiana?
White County records 227.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 80.8 across Indiana.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Monticello?
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.