Osolo, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Osolo: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Osolo and Elkhart County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Elkhart County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 3.3 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Elkhart County compares with Indiana
Elkhart County against Indiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Elkhart County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Elkhart County | Indiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 81.7 | 80.8 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.3 | 2.9 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.42 | 0.36 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.1% | 2.4% | 2.3% | 1.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 14.3% | 10.6% | 6.2% | 1.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.3% | 22.4% | 23.7% | 1.3× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 17.2% | 17.4% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.6% | 42.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 27.2% | 32.0% | 24.8% | 15% below the state |
Elkhart County has lower values than Indiana for after dark. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Osolo: I-80 5 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Osolo.
Overview
Police reported 1,956 crashes involving commercial trucks in Elkhart County since 2015: 815 people were injured and 63 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 2 days.
Osolo had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Elkhart County numbers.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (11.3% of the year) and are lowest in April (7.0%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 45.6% of truck crashes, against 42.7% across Indiana.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 7.9% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 14.3% of truck crashes, compared with 10.6% in Indiana.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Osolo is I-80, with 5 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by CR-17 (3), US-20 (3) and CR-REDFIELD St (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
59 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.0% share (Indiana: 2.4%).
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in November (17%).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 0.0 deaths compared with 3.3 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Osolo fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Elkhart County.
- Check whether your routes use I-80, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in November; review collection routes for that month.
- 28.3% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Indiana; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- With 14.3% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Indiana), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Elkhart County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 5 |
| CR-17 | 3 |
| US-20 | 3 |
| CR-REDFIELD St | 2 |
| 3rd St | 1 |
| CR-1 | 1 |
| CR-18 | 1 |
| CR-26 | 1 |
| CR-7 | 1 |
| CR-CASSOPOLIS Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Elkhart County) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 245 |
| US-20 | 207 |
| US-33 | 110 |
| US-6 | 77 |
| SR-15 | 71 |
| SR-13 | 59 |
| SR-19 | 47 |
| SR-120 | 47 |
Osolo at a glance
| Population | 28,825 |
| Land area | 25.0 sq mi |
| Density | 1,153 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 46514) | $65,833 |
| Median home value (ZIP 46514) | $196,572 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Elkhart 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 | 89 | — | 5.4 |
| 2000s | 148 | +67% | 4.3 |
| 2010s | 160 | +8% | 4.2 |
| 2020s | 155 | -3% | 5.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 89 a year in the 1990s and 155 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 4.5 a year in 2016–19 and 5.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Osolo
How many truck accidents are there in Osolo?
1,956 truck crashes have been reported in Elkhart County since 2015, with 63 deaths and 815 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Osolo?
Since 2015, I-80 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Osolo: 5.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Osolo?
January has the most truck crashes in Elkhart County, 11.3% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Osolo?
59 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Elkhart County since 2015, 3.0% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Osolo compared with Indiana?
The yearly rate is 81.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Elkhart County, vs 80.8 for Indiana.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Osolo?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.