Converse, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Converse: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Converse 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.
The headline for Grant County: 21.1% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Indiana: 10.6%).
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 Converse since 2015, this page uses Grant County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 13.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is June at 6.5%.
November through March accounts for 48.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.7% in Indiana.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 8.1% of truck crashes.
21.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 10.6% across Indiana.
Where crashes happen
US-35 leads within 10 miles of Converse with 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: CR-800 (1), CR-975 (1) and SR-13N (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
14 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.8% share (Indiana: 2.4%).
Route planning tips for Converse fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use US-35, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 21.1% of truck crashes here, more than Indiana; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 Grant County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-35 | 2 |
| CR-800 | 1 |
| CR-975 | 1 |
| SR-13N | 1 |
| SR-213 | 1 |
| Sr- 22 | 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 |
Converse at a glance
| Population | 1,125 |
| Land area | 1.0 sq mi |
| Density | 1,138 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 46919) | $83,664 |
| Median home value (ZIP 46919) | $193,671 |
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. NHTSA counts 1.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 3.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Converse
How common are truck crashes in Converse?
Grant County has had 780 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 247 people and killing 30.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Converse?
Since 2015, US-35 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Converse: 2.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Converse?
January has the most truck crashes in Grant County, 13.5% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Converse?
14 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Grant County since 2015, 1.8% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Converse compare 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 Converse?
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.