Round Grove, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Round Grove: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Round Grove 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). 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.
Round Grove had 5 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use White County numbers.
When crashes happen
March has the most truck crashes, 13.7% of the yearly total, while September has the fewest (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.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 20.6% of truck crashes, compared with 10.6% in Indiana.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-65 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (7). Next come I-65N (1), I-65S (1) and SR-18 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 19 crashes, 2.8% of the total, against 2.4% across Indiana.
Route planning tips for Round Grove fleets
- Review driver schedules for March, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-65; 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.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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) |
|---|---|
| I-65 | 7 |
| I-65N | 1 |
| I-65S | 1 |
| SR-18 | 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 |
Round Grove at a glance
| Population | 252 |
| Land area | 35.5 sq mi |
| Density | 7 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 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. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.2 a year in 2016–19, 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Round Grove
How many truck accidents are there in Round Grove?
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 Round Grove?
NHTSA data shows I-65 with 7 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Round Grove since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Round Grove?
Truck crashes in White County peak in March, with 13.7% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Round Grove?
Garbage trucks were involved in 19 reported crashes in White County since 2015 (2.8% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Round Grove compare with Indiana?
White County records 227.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 80.8 across Indiana.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Round Grove?
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.