Tipton Township, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Tipton Township: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Tipton Township and Cass County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Cass County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
12 of 303 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Cass County compares with Indiana
Cass County against Indiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Cass County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Cass County | Indiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 69.0 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 15% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.9 | 2.9 | 3.4 | 1.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.41 | 0.36 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.2% | 2.4% | 2.3% | 1.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 7.4% | 10.6% | 6.2% | 30% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.2% | 22.4% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.0% | 17.4% | 13.8% | 19% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.6% | 42.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 34.7% | 32.0% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Cass County sits below Indiana on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Indiana on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Cass County: 4.9 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 2.9 in Indiana.
Overview
Since 2015, 303 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Cass County. They injured 133 people and killed 14.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 14 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Tipton Township since 2015, this page uses Cass County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 11.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is July at 5.9%.
November through March accounts for 44.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.7% in Indiana.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (7.9%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 7.4% of truck crashes, compared with 10.6% in Indiana.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Tipton since 2015 were spread across roads: US-24 (6), US-31 (6), Us- 31 (2), SR-29 (1) and US-31N (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 12 crashes, 4.0% of the total, against 2.4% across Indiana.
Route planning tips for Tipton Township fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 24.2% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Indiana.
- 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 Cass County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-24 | 6 |
| US-31 | 6 |
| Us- 31 | 2 |
| SR-29 | 1 |
| US-31N | 1 |
| US-35 | 1 |
| US-35S | 1 |
| US-35W | 1 |
| Us- 35 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Cass County) |
|---|---|
| US-24 | 45 |
| US-35 | 29 |
| SR-25 | 16 |
| US-24E | 16 |
| US-35S | 10 |
| US-35N | 8 |
| US-24W | 7 |
| SR-29 | 6 |
Tipton Township at a glance
| Population | 2,320 |
| Land area | 40.5 sq mi |
| Density | 57 per sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Cass 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 | 13 | — | 1.8 |
| 2000s | 20 | +55% | 1.0 |
| 2010s | 26 | +32% | 1.1 |
| 2020s | 23 | -11% | 1.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 13 a year in the 1990s and 23 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.2 a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Tipton Township
How many truck accidents are there in Tipton Township?
303 truck crashes have been reported in Cass County since 2015, with 14 deaths and 133 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Tipton Township?
Truck crashes in Cass County peak in October, with 11.9% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Tipton Township?
12 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Cass County since 2015, 4.0% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Tipton Township compared with Indiana?
Per 100,000 residents, Cass County has 69.0 truck crashes a year; Indiana has 80.8.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Tipton Township?
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.