Kirkland, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Kirkland: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Kirkland and Adams County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Adams County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
3 of 203 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Adams County compares with Indiana
Adams County against Indiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Adams County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Adams County | Indiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 46.0 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 43% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.8 | 2.9 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.43 | 0.36 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.6% | 2.4% | 2.3% | 31% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 9.7% | 10.6% | 6.2% | 8% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.0% | 22.4% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.1% | 17.4% | 13.8% | 13% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.4% | 42.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 28.6% | 32.0% | 24.8% | 10% below the state |
Adams County has lower values than Indiana for crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Adams County: 1 in 62 crashes involve a garbage truck (3 since 2015), vs 2.4% across Indiana.
Overview
Adams County has recorded 203 truck crashes since 2015, with 90 people injured and 8 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 22 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Kirkland since 2015, this page uses Adams County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 10.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 3.9%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 45.4% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Indiana.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 9.4% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 9.7% of truck crashes, compared with 10.6% in Indiana.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Kirkland since 2015 were spread across roads: CR-200W (1), SR-1 (1), SR-124E (1), US-27 (1) and US-33 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 3 of the truck crashes here, or 1.5%, compared with 2.4% in Indiana.
Route planning tips for Kirkland fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Adams County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 27.0% of truck crashes here, more than Indiana; adjust start times where you can.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Adams County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-200W | 1 |
| SR-1 | 1 |
| SR-124E | 1 |
| US-27 | 1 |
| US-33 | 1 |
| Us- 27 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Adams County) |
|---|---|
| US-27 | 20 |
| US-33 | 17 |
| US-27N | 14 |
| US-27S | 12 |
| US-224 | 8 |
| N Us Hwy 27 | 7 |
| US-33N | 6 |
| SR-124W | 6 |
Kirkland at a glance
| Population | 961 |
| Land area | 24.2 sq mi |
| Density | 40 per sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Adams 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 | 8 | — | 1.5 |
| 2000s | 16 | +109% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 16 | -4% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 16 | +0% | 0.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 8 to 16. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Kirkland
How many truck accidents are there in Kirkland?
203 truck crashes have been reported in Adams County since 2015, with 8 deaths and 90 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Kirkland?
The worst month is August: 10.3% of truck crashes in Adams County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Kirkland?
Garbage trucks were involved in 3 reported crashes in Adams County since 2015 (1.5% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Kirkland compared with Indiana?
The yearly rate is 46.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Adams County, vs 80.8 for Indiana.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Kirkland?
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.