Perry County, IN — February 13, 2025, one person was killed in a truck accident at about 11:40 a.m. on State Road 37.

Authorities said a truck collided with a semi-truck near Alamo Road for an unknown reason.

The driver of the truck, whose name has not been released at this time, was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash, according to authorities.

The semi-truck driver was not injured.

Authorities have not released any additional information about the Perry County crash at this point. The accident is still being investigated.

Commentary

When a truck collides with a semi-truck, the most important question is: what led up to the crash? Right now, authorities haven’t provided details about how or why the collision happened, but finding those answers requires more than just looking at the crash scene.

One possibility is driver behavior. Did the smaller truck cross the centerline, or did the semi-truck enter its path? Was either driver distracted, speeding or reacting to another road hazard? Investigators should check phone records, dashcam footage and any available traffic cameras to determine what each driver was doing in the moments before impact.

Another critical factor is road conditions. If there was rain, ice or debris on the roadway, that could have contributed to a loss of control. Even dry roads can be hazardous if there are sharp turns, poor visibility or improperly marked lanes. Investigators should examine whether the roadway design played a role in this crash.

The semi-truck’s engine control module (ECM) data can also provide valuable insight, including its speed, braking and any sudden maneuvers before the collision. If the truck slowed down unexpectedly or made an abrupt move, that could explain why the crash occurred.

At this point, there are more questions than answers, but a thorough investigation should look at speed, visibility, road conditions and driver actions. If authorities only focus on where the vehicles ended up instead of why they collided, key details could be missed.