Reynolds, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Reynolds: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Reynolds 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 stands out for higher 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
Police reported 687 crashes involving commercial trucks in White County since 2015: 243 people were injured and 38 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 6 days.
With 54 truck crashes reported in Reynolds 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%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 52.4% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for 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
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Reynolds is SR-43, with 2 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: CR-1100 (1), US-24 (1) and US-24W (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
19 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.8% share (Indiana: 2.4%).
Route planning tips for Reynolds fleets
- Build extra time into March routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to SR-43 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal 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
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 |
| CR-1100 | 1 |
| US-24 | 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 |
Reynolds at a glance
| Population | 533 |
| Land area | 0.6 sq mi |
| Density | 964 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 47980) | $60,962 |
| Median home value (ZIP 47980) | $171,135 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 26 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 53. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 Reynolds
How common are truck crashes in Reynolds?
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 Reynolds?
SR-43 had 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Reynolds since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Reynolds?
March has the most truck crashes in White County, 13.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Reynolds?
Since 2015, White County has reported 19 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.8% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Reynolds compare with Indiana?
The yearly rate is 227.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in White County, vs 80.8 for Indiana.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Reynolds?
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.