Liberty Township, Howard County, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Liberty Township, Howard County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Liberty Township, Howard County and Howard County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Howard County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
15 of 388 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Howard County compares with Indiana
Howard County against Indiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Howard County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Howard County | Indiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 39.2 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 51% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.7 | 2.9 | 3.4 | 1.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.37 | 0.36 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.6% | 2.4% | 2.3% | 1.5× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 13.8% | 10.6% | 6.2% | 1.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.3% | 22.4% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.0% | 17.4% | 13.8% | 37% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.4% | 42.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 28.4% | 32.0% | 24.8% | 11% below the state |
Howard County 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.
Howard County at a glance: 1 in 28 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 3.6%, vs 2.4% in Indiana.
Overview
Howard County has recorded 388 truck crashes since 2015, with 139 people injured and 19 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 11 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Liberty Township, Howard County since 2015; patterns below come from Howard County as a whole.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 10.3% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (5.9%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 44.4% of truck crashes, against 42.7% across Indiana.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 8.8% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 13.8% of truck crashes, compared with 10.6% in Indiana.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-35 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). Next come US-31N (2), CR-800 (1) and CR-975 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 15 of the truck crashes here, or 3.9%, compared with 2.4% in Indiana.
Route planning tips for Liberty Township, Howard County fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, 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.
- 25.3% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Indiana; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- With 13.8% 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
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 Howard County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-35 | 3 |
| US-31N | 2 |
| CR-800 | 1 |
| CR-975 | 1 |
| Phillips St | 1 |
| SR-13N | 1 |
| SR-19S | 1 |
| SR-213 | 1 |
| SR-931S | 1 |
| Sr- 22 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Howard County) |
|---|---|
| US-35 | 23 |
| US-31 | 20 |
| US-31N | 19 |
| SR-26E | 17 |
| SR-26W | 11 |
| SR-26 | 10 |
| SR-931 | 8 |
| SR-22 | 7 |
Liberty Township, Howard County at a glance
| Population | 4,773 |
| Land area | 31.5 sq mi |
| Density | 151 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 46936) | $79,900 |
| Median home value (ZIP 46936) | $222,508 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Howard 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 | 21 | — | 1.5 |
| 2000s | 32 | +53% | 0.9 |
| 2010s | 33 | +5% | 1.8 |
| 2020s | 30 | -9% | 1.2 |
In the 1990s about 21 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 30. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 2.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Liberty Township, Howard County
How common are truck crashes in Liberty Township, Howard County?
388 truck crashes have been reported in Howard County since 2015, with 19 deaths and 139 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Liberty Township, Howard County?
NHTSA data shows US-35 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Liberty since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Liberty Township, Howard County?
Truck crashes in Howard County peak in October, with 10.3% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Liberty Township, Howard County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 15 reported crashes in Howard County since 2015 (3.9% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Liberty Township, Howard County compared with Indiana?
Per 100,000 residents, Howard County has 39.2 truck crashes a year; Indiana has 80.8.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Liberty Township, Howard 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.