Center Township, Grant County, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Center Township, Grant County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Center Township, Grant County and Grant County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Grant County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
14 of 780 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Grant County compares with Indiana
Grant County against Indiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Grant County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Grant County | Indiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 99.7 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.1 | 2.9 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.33 | 0.36 | 0.49 | 8% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.8% | 2.4% | 2.3% | 24% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 21.1% | 10.6% | 6.2% | 2.0× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.7% | 22.4% | 23.7% | 17% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 23.2% | 17.4% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 48.7% | 42.7% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 32.0% | 32.0% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Indiana, Grant County is lower on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Center Township, Grant County: 2.4× change in fatal truck crashes a year within 10 miles of Center (1.2 → 3.0).
Overview
Grant County has recorded 780 truck crashes since 2015, with 247 people injured and 30 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 6 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Center Township, Grant County since 2015, this page uses Grant County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 13.5% of the yearly total, while June has the fewest (6.5%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 48.7% of truck crashes, against 42.7% across Indiana.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (8.1%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 21.1% of truck crashes, compared with 10.6% in Indiana.
Where crashes happen
I-69 leads within 10 miles of Center with 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: SR-18E (2), SR-37 (2) and I-69S (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 14 crashes, 1.8% of the total, against 2.4% across Indiana.
Route planning tips for Center Township, Grant County fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-69; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 21.1% of truck crashes here, more than Indiana; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 Grant County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-69 | 7 |
| SR-18E | 2 |
| SR-37 | 2 |
| I-69S | 1 |
| N Baldwin Ave | 1 |
| S Baldwin Ave | 1 |
| SR-18 | 1 |
| SR-218W | 1 |
| SR-22 | 1 |
| SR-37S | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Grant County) |
|---|---|
| I-69 | 236 |
| I-69S | 59 |
| I-69N | 46 |
| US-35 | 24 |
| SR-18E | 17 |
| SR-18 | 16 |
| SR-18W | 15 |
| SR-13 | 12 |
Center Township, Grant County at a glance
| Population | 21,612 |
| Land area | 25.0 sq mi |
| Density | 866 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 46953) | $46,288 |
| Median home value (ZIP 46953) | $86,979 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Grant 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 | 23 | — | 2.1 |
| 2000s | 38 | +66% | 1.2 |
| 2010s | 55 | +44% | 1.4 |
| 2020s | 71 | +30% | 3.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 23 a year in the 1990s and 71 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 1.2 a year in 2016–19 and 3.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Center Township, Grant County
How common are truck crashes in Center Township, Grant County?
Since 2015, 780 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Grant County (247 injured, 30 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Center Township, Grant County?
NHTSA data shows I-69 with 7 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Center since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Center Township, Grant County?
January has the most truck crashes in Grant County, 13.5% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Center Township, Grant County?
14 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Grant County since 2015, 1.8% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Center Township, Grant County compared with Indiana?
Grant County records 99.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 80.8 across Indiana.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Center Township, Grant 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.