Liberty Township, Grant County, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Liberty Township, Grant County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Liberty 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 |
Grant County has lower values than Indiana for injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Indiana on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Grant County: 21.1% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 10.6% across Indiana.
Overview
Grant County has recorded 780 truck crashes since 2015, with 247 people injured and 30 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 6 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Liberty 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.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 8.1% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 21.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Indiana: 10.6%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Liberty is SR-37, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come US-35 (2), CR-975 (1) and N Baldwin Ave (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
14 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.8% share (Indiana: 2.4%).
Route planning tips for Liberty Township, Grant County fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-37; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- With 21.1% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Indiana), plan winter equipment 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) |
|---|---|
| SR-37 | 3 |
| US-35 | 2 |
| CR-975 | 1 |
| N Baldwin Ave | 1 |
| S Baldwin Ave | 1 |
| SR-13N | 1 |
| SR-18E | 1 |
| SR-22 | 1 |
| SR-37S | 1 |
| SR-9 | 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 |
Liberty Township, Grant County at a glance
| Population | 895 |
| Land area | 42.2 sq mi |
| Density | 21 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 46928) | $67,412 |
| Median home value (ZIP 46928) | $122,259 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 23 to 71. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 Liberty Township, Grant County
How many truck accidents are there in Liberty Township, Grant County?
Grant County has had 780 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 247 people and killing 30.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Liberty Township, Grant County?
NHTSA data shows SR-37 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Liberty since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Liberty Township, Grant County?
January has the most truck crashes in Grant County, 13.5% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Liberty Township, Grant County?
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 Liberty Township, Grant County compare with Indiana?
Per 100,000 residents, Grant County has 99.7 truck crashes a year; Indiana has 80.8.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Liberty Township, Grant County?
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.