Liberty Township, Delaware County, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Liberty Township, Delaware County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Liberty 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 stands out for higher injuries per crash.
The headline for Liberty Township, Delaware County: US-35S deadliest road: 2 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Liberty since 2015.
Overview
Delaware County has recorded 737 truck crashes since 2015, with 324 people injured and 20 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 6 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Liberty Township, Delaware County since 2015; patterns below come from Delaware County as a whole.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (10.6% of the year) and are lowest in April (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
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Liberty is US-35S, with 2 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come CR-1000 (1), Cowan Rd (1) and Mu-W Riverside Ave (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 14 of the truck crashes here, or 1.9%, compared with 2.4% in Indiana.
Route planning tips for Liberty 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.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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 |
| CR-1000 | 1 |
| Cowan Rd | 1 |
| Mu-W Riverside Ave | 1 |
| SR-28 | 1 |
| SR-35 | 1 |
| Sr- 3 | 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 |
Liberty Township, Delaware County at a glance
| Population | 4,478 |
| Land area | 34.9 sq mi |
| Density | 128 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 47383) | $61,250 |
| Median home value (ZIP 47383) | $137,797 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 22 to 63. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Liberty Township, Delaware County
How many truck crashes happen in Liberty Township, Delaware County?
737 truck crashes have been reported in Delaware County since 2015, with 20 deaths and 324 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Liberty Township, Delaware County?
Since 2015, US-35S has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Liberty: 2.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Liberty 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 Liberty Township, Delaware County?
14 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Delaware County since 2015, 1.9% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Liberty Township, Delaware County compare with Indiana?
Delaware County records 55.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 80.8 across Indiana.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Liberty 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.