Union Township, Delaware County, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Union Township, Delaware County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Union 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 Delaware County: January 10.6% of truck crashes happen in January, more than any other month.
Overview
Delaware County has recorded 737 truck crashes since 2015, with 324 people injured and 20 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 6 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Union Township, Delaware County since 2015; patterns below come from Delaware County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 10.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 6.9%.
November through March accounts for 45.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.7% in 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
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Union since 2015: I-69 (2), Sr- 3 (2), CR-100 (1), Mu-W Riverside Ave (1) and SR-35 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
14 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.9% share (Indiana: 2.4%).
Route planning tips for Union Township, Delaware County fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 |
| Sr- 3 | 2 |
| CR-100 | 1 |
| Mu-W Riverside Ave | 1 |
| SR-35 | 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 |
Union Township, Delaware County at a glance
| Population | 2,548 |
| Land area | 29.3 sq mi |
| Density | 87 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 47338) | $68,239 |
| Median home value (ZIP 47338) | $109,096 |
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. NHTSA counts 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Union Township, Delaware County
How many truck crashes happen in Union Township, Delaware County?
Delaware County has had 737 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 324 people and killing 20.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Union Township, Delaware County?
Truck crashes in Delaware County peak in January, with 10.6% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Union 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 does Union Township, Delaware County compare with Indiana for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 55.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Delaware County, vs 80.8 for Indiana.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Union 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.