Palestine, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Palestine: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Palestine and Kosciusko County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Kosciusko County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 5.0 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Kosciusko County compares with Indiana
Kosciusko County against Indiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Kosciusko County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Kosciusko County | Indiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 69.4 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 14% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.0 | 2.9 | 3.4 | 1.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.33 | 0.36 | 0.49 | 8% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.6% | 2.4% | 2.3% | 1.5× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 10.1% | 10.6% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.5% | 22.4% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 19.3% | 17.4% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.7% | 42.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 27.4% | 32.0% | 24.8% | 14% below the state |
Kosciusko County sits below Indiana on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and after dark. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
Kosciusko County at a glance: 1 in 28 garbage-truck share of crashes is 3.6%, against 2.4% for Indiana.
Overview
Kosciusko County has recorded 647 truck crashes since 2015, with 218 people injured and 35 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 7 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Palestine since 2015; patterns below come from Kosciusko County as a whole.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in June (11.0% of the year) and are lowest in April (5.9%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.7% of truck crashes, against 42.7% across Indiana.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (8.8%).
Road surface: 10.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Indiana: 10.6%).
Where crashes happen
US-30W leads within 10 miles of Palestine with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-15S (3), US-30 (3) and CR-700 S (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
22 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.4% share (Indiana: 2.4%).
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in January (14%).
They recorded 0.0 deaths per 100 crashes, against 5.0 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Palestine fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Kosciusko County.
- Check whether your routes use US-30W, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Waste haulers: January is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Kosciusko County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 26.5% of truck crashes here, more than Indiana; adjust start times where you can.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Kosciusko County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-30W | 4 |
| SR-15S | 3 |
| US-30 | 3 |
| CR-700 S | 1 |
| CR-OLD Rd 30 | 1 |
| SR-15 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Kosciusko County) |
|---|---|
| US-30 | 126 |
| US-30E | 65 |
| US-30W | 60 |
| Lake City | 38 |
| SR-15S | 21 |
| SR-15 | 20 |
| SR-15N | 20 |
| E Us 30 | 13 |
Palestine at a glance
| Land area | 1.0 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 46508) | $55,833 |
| Median home value (ZIP 46508) | $112,505 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Kosciusko 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 | 22 | — | 2.3 |
| 2000s | 45 | +103% | 2.2 |
| 2010s | 44 | -3% | 1.8 |
| 2020s | 61 | +39% | 1.8 |
In the 1990s about 22 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 61. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.8 a year in 2016–19, 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Palestine
How many truck accidents are there in Palestine?
647 truck crashes have been reported in Kosciusko County since 2015, with 35 deaths and 218 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Palestine?
Since 2015, US-30W has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Palestine: 4.
When do most truck crashes happen in Palestine?
The worst month is June: 11.0% of truck crashes in Kosciusko County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Palestine?
22 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Kosciusko County since 2015, 3.4% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Palestine compared with Indiana?
The yearly rate is 69.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Kosciusko County, vs 80.8 for Indiana.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Palestine?
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.