Fatal Crash Data

Fatal crashes in Sullivan County, Indiana

In 2024, 5 people died in 5 fatal crashes in Sullivan County, Indiana, up from 2 in 2023. From 2015 to 2024 the county recorded 36 fatal crashes and 41 deaths, the 69th most of 92 counties in Indiana.

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Deaths in Sullivan County by year

201620182020202220242021: 92024: 5
YearFatal crashesDeaths
202455
202322
202244
202169
202011
201922
201857
201722
201644
201555

Source: NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), 2024 Annual Report File (released April 2026, subject to revision). How we count

Numbered roads with fatal crashes in Sullivan County

The 1 road listed held 17% of all fatal crashes in Sullivan County from 2015 to 2024; 1 US route. 53% of the county's fatal crashes were on an interstate, US or state route; the other 47% were on county roads and city streets. Routes are listed from 5 fatal crashes.

RoadFatal crashesDeaths2022 to 2024
1US 41663

Source: NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), 2024 Annual Report File (released April 2026, subject to revision). How we count

When fatal crashes happen in Sullivan County

36 fatal crashes in Sullivan County, Indiana from 2015 to 2024 have a known time, too few for any one weekday and time of day to stand out. The worst hour is 4 am to 5 am; the worst month is March.

Share of fatal crashes in Sullivan County, Indiana by weekday and time of day, 2015 to 2024, in percent
Midnight to 44 to 8 am8 to noonNoon to 44 to 8 pm8 to midnight
Sun0.0 percent, 0 fatal crashes8.3 percent, 3 fatal crashes2.8 percent, 1 fatal crash8.3 percent, 3 fatal crashes5.6 percent, 2 fatal crashes0.0 percent, 0 fatal crashes
Mon0.0 percent, 0 fatal crashes0.0 percent, 0 fatal crashes0.0 percent, 0 fatal crashes2.8 percent, 1 fatal crash5.6 percent, 2 fatal crashes0.0 percent, 0 fatal crashes
Tue0.0 percent, 0 fatal crashes5.6 percent, 2 fatal crashes5.6 percent, 2 fatal crashes0.0 percent, 0 fatal crashes0.0 percent, 0 fatal crashes0.0 percent, 0 fatal crashes
Wed0.0 percent, 0 fatal crashes2.8 percent, 1 fatal crash0.0 percent, 0 fatal crashes2.8 percent, 1 fatal crash5.6 percent, 2 fatal crashes0.0 percent, 0 fatal crashes
Thu0.0 percent, 0 fatal crashes5.6 percent, 2 fatal crashes0.0 percent, 0 fatal crashes2.8 percent, 1 fatal crash2.8 percent, 1 fatal crash2.8 percent, 1 fatal crash
Fri5.6 percent, 2 fatal crashes0.0 percent, 0 fatal crashes0.0 percent, 0 fatal crashes2.8 percent, 1 fatal crash2.8 percent, 1 fatal crash0.0 percent, 0 fatal crashes
Sat8.3 percent, 3 fatal crashes2.8 percent, 1 fatal crash0.0 percent, 0 fatal crashes2.8 percent, 1 fatal crash2.8 percent, 1 fatal crash2.8 percent, 1 fatal crash

By hour

By month

  • Jan5.6%
  • Feb5.6%
  • Mar13.9%
  • Apr5.6%
  • May5.6%
  • Jun8.3%
  • Jul8.3%
  • Aug5.6%
  • Sep8.3%
  • Oct8.3%
  • Nov11.1%
  • Dec13.9%

Source: NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), 2024 Annual Report File (released April 2026, subject to revision). How we count

What fatal crashes in Sullivan County first hit

The first harmful event was a collision with another vehicle in 39%; a fixed object such as a tree, pole or barrier in 39%, a rollover in 14%, a pedestrian in 2.8%.

First harmful eventFatal crashesShare
Collision with another vehicle1439%
Fixed object (tree, pole, barrier, ditch)1439%
Rollover514%
Other25.6%
Pedestrian12.8%
Cyclist00.0%
Parked vehicle00.0%
Not reported00.0%

Source: NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), 2024 Annual Report File (released April 2026, subject to revision). How we count

How fatal crashes in Sullivan County compare with Indiana

The largest difference from Indiana: from 2015 to 2024, 94% of fatal crashes in Sullivan County were on rural roads, against 58% across Indiana. Shares of fatal crashes from 2015 to 2024, against the share across all of Indiana. A share is only given over 20 crashes; above or below means more than chance would give on 36 crashes.

SullivanIndiana
On rural roads94%58%above the Indiana share
At or near an intersection25%27%about the same as the Indiana share
In the dark, road unlit39%31%about the same as the Indiana share
A drinking driver19%20%about the same as the Indiana share
Speeding17%26%about the same as the Indiana share
A distracted driver (as recorded)11%5.7%about the same as the Indiana share
Occupants killed unbelted46%46%about the same as the Indiana share
Hit-and-run2.8%5.3%about the same as the Indiana share
A motorcycle involved8.3%16%about the same as the Indiana share
Pedestrians among the dead2.4%11%about the same as the Indiana share

Source: NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), 2024 Annual Report File (released April 2026, subject to revision). How we count

Questions about fatal crashes in Sullivan County, Indiana

How many people died in car accidents in Sullivan County in 2024?
5 people died in 5 fatal crashes in Sullivan County, Indiana, in 2024, up from 2 in 2023. Source: NHTSA's Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS).
How many fatal crashes in Sullivan County involved a drinking driver?
7 of 36 fatal crashes in Sullivan County from 2015 to 2024 involved a driver NHTSA recorded as drinking, 19%, against 20% across Indiana.

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Where the Sullivan County numbers come from

Counted from NHTSA's Fatality Analysis Reporting System, 2024 Annual Report File: every fatal crash NHTSA filed in Sullivan County (county code 153). A fatal crash is one in which someone died within 30 days. The rate per 100,000 uses the Census Bureau's population estimate for the county; it is the only figure here not counted from FARS. Totals from state highway departments and news reports can differ: they count from their own crash reports, often before every death within 30 days is known, while NHTSA's file is checked against death certificates and revised once a year. The full method.

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