Kokomo, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Kokomo: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
14 of 330 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Kokomo compares with Indiana
Kokomo against Indiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Kokomo stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Kokomo | Indiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 47.0 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 42% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.2 | 2.9 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.36 | 0.36 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.9% | 2.4% | 2.3% | 1.6× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 14.5% | 10.6% | 6.2% | 1.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.8% | 22.4% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.6% | 17.4% | 13.8% | 33% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 46.3% | 42.7% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 27.7% | 32.0% | 24.8% | 13% below the state |
Kokomo has lower values than Indiana for crashes per 100k residents / yr, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Kokomo: 1 in 26 crashes involve a garbage truck (14 since 2015), vs 2.4% across Indiana.
Overview
Kokomo has recorded 330 truck crashes since 2015, with 116 people injured and 14 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 13 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 10.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 4.5%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 46.3% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Indiana.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 10.0% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 14.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Indiana: 10.6%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Kokomo since 2015: US-31 (2), US-31N (2), Us- 35 (2), CR-300 (1) and CR-300N (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 14 crashes, 4.2% of the total, against 2.4% across Indiana.
Route planning tips for Kokomo fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 24.8% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Indiana.
- 14.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Indiana; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Kokomo
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-31 | 2 |
| US-31N | 2 |
| Us- 35 | 2 |
| CR-300 | 1 |
| CR-300N | 1 |
| CR-800 | 1 |
| Phillips St | 1 |
| SR-19S | 1 |
| SR-213 | 1 |
| SR-22 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Kokomo) |
|---|---|
| US-31 | 20 |
| US-31N | 19 |
| US-35 | 18 |
| SR-26E | 13 |
| SR-26W | 10 |
| SR-931 | 8 |
| SR-22 | 7 |
| Dixon | 6 |
Kokomo at a glance
| Population | 60,093 |
| Land area | 36.7 sq mi |
| Density | 1,638 per sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Kokomo 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 | 34 | — | 1.5 |
| 2000s | 30 | -12% | 0.9 |
| 2010s | 29 | -1% | 1.8 |
| 2020s | 26 | -13% | 1.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 34 a year in the 1990s and 26 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.8 a year in 2016–19, 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Kokomo
How many truck accidents are there in Kokomo?
Since 2015, 330 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Kokomo (116 injured, 14 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in Kokomo?
The worst month is October: 10.3% of truck crashes in Kokomo happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Kokomo?
Since 2015, Kokomo has reported 14 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.2% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Kokomo compared with Indiana?
The yearly rate is 47.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Kokomo, vs 80.8 for Indiana.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Kokomo?
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.