Salem Township, Delaware County, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Salem Township, Delaware County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Salem 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 has lower values than Indiana for crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: injuries per crash.
Salem Township, Delaware County at a glance: I-69 deadliest road: 2 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Salem since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 737 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Delaware County. They injured 324 people and killed 20.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 6 days.
Salem Township, Delaware County had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Delaware County numbers.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 10.6% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (6.9%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 45.0% of truck crashes, against 42.7% across Indiana.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 7.7% 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
I-69 leads within 10 miles of Salem with 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come 38th St (1), Cowan Rd (1) and Madison 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 Salem Township, Delaware County fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Delaware County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-69; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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 Delaware County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-69 | 2 |
| 38th St | 1 |
| Cowan Rd | 1 |
| Madison Ave | 1 |
| Main St | 1 |
| Mu-W Riverside Ave | 1 |
| SR-109N | 1 |
| SR-67 | 1 |
| US-35S | 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 |
Salem Township, Delaware County at a glance
| Population | 4,069 |
| Land area | 35.1 sq mi |
| Density | 116 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 47334) | $71,815 |
| Median home value (ZIP 47334) | $190,499 |
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 Salem Township, Delaware County
How common are truck crashes in Salem Township, Delaware County?
Since 2015, 737 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Delaware County (324 injured, 20 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Salem Township, Delaware County?
Since 2015, I-69 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Salem: 2.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Salem Township, Delaware County?
January has the most truck crashes in Delaware County, 10.6% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Salem Township, Delaware County?
Since 2015, Delaware County has reported 14 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.9% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Salem Township, Delaware County compared with Indiana?
Delaware County records 55.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 80.8 across Indiana.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Salem 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.