Center Township, Delaware County, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Center Township, Delaware County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Center Township, Delaware County and Delaware County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Delaware County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
14 of 737 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Delaware County compares with Indiana
Delaware County against Indiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Delaware County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Delaware County | Indiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 55.5 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 31% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.8 | 2.9 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.45 | 0.36 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.0% | 2.4% | 2.3% | 14% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 9.7% | 10.6% | 6.2% | 8% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.8% | 22.4% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.2% | 17.4% | 13.8% | 12% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.0% | 42.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 30.2% | 32.0% | 24.8% | same |
Delaware County sits below Indiana on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Indiana on injuries per crash.
The headline for Center Township, Delaware County: US-35S most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Center: 2 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 737 crashes involving commercial trucks in Delaware County since 2015: 324 people were injured and 20 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 6 days in fully reported years.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Center Township, Delaware County since 2015, this page uses Delaware County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 10.6% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (6.9%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 45.0% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Indiana.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (7.7%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 9.7% of truck crashes, compared with 10.6% in Indiana.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-35S had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (2). Next come Cowan Rd (1), Mu-W Riverside Ave (1) and SR-35 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 14 crashes, 1.9% of the total, against 2.4% across Indiana.
Route planning tips for Center Township, Delaware County fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to US-35S at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Delaware County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-35S | 2 |
| Cowan Rd | 1 |
| Mu-W Riverside Ave | 1 |
| SR-35 | 1 |
| SR-67 | 1 |
| Sr- 3 | 1 |
| Us- 35 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Delaware County) |
|---|---|
| I-69 | 132 |
| US-35 | 43 |
| I-69S | 40 |
| I-69N | 38 |
| US-35N | 22 |
| W Commerce Rd | 18 |
| US-35S | 17 |
| SR-67N | 14 |
Center Township, Delaware County at a glance
| Population | 64,725 |
| Land area | 34.5 sq mi |
| Density | 1,877 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 47305) | $36,389 |
| Median home value (ZIP 47305) | $78,936 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Delaware 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 | 22 | — | 2.6 |
| 2000s | 53 | +144% | 2.1 |
| 2010s | 55 | +4% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 63 | +15% | 1.8 |
In the 1990s about 22 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 63. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Center Township, Delaware County
How many truck accidents are there in Center Township, Delaware County?
737 truck crashes have been reported in Delaware County since 2015, with 20 deaths and 324 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Center Township, Delaware County?
Since 2015, US-35S has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Center: 2.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Center Township, Delaware County?
Truck crashes in Delaware County peak in January, with 10.6% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Center Township, Delaware County?
Since 2015, Delaware County has reported 14 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.9% of its truck crashes.
How does Center Township, Delaware County compare with Indiana for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Delaware County has 55.5 truck crashes a year; Indiana has 80.8.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Center Township, Delaware County?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.