Tippecanoe Township, Kosciusko County, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Tippecanoe Township, Kosciusko County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Tippecanoe Township, Kosciusko County 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 |
Compared with Indiana, Kosciusko County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and after dark. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Kosciusko County: 1 in 28 crashes involve a garbage truck (22 since 2015), vs 2.4% across Indiana.
Overview
Police reported 647 crashes involving commercial trucks in Kosciusko County since 2015: 218 people were injured and 35 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 7 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Tippecanoe Township, Kosciusko County since 2015, this page uses Kosciusko County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 11.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 5.9%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.7% of truck crashes, against 42.7% across Indiana.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 8.8% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 10.1% of truck crashes, compared with 10.6% in Indiana.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-30 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). It is followed by SR-13S (2), SR-15 (2) and Us- 30 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 22 crashes, 3.4% of the total, against 2.4% across Indiana.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in January (14% of them).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 0.0, vs 5.0 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for Tippecanoe Township, Kosciusko County fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along US-30; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Waste haulers: January is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Kosciusko County.
- Morning starts matter: 26.5% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Indiana.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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-30 | 3 |
| SR-13S | 2 |
| SR-15 | 2 |
| Us- 30 | 2 |
| CR-700 N | 1 |
| CR-KNAPP Lake Rd | 1 |
| US-30E | 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 |
Tippecanoe Township, Kosciusko County at a glance
| Population | 6,594 |
| Land area | 30.3 sq mi |
| Density | 217 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 46555) | $70,399 |
| Median home value (ZIP 46555) | $197,169 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 22 a year in the 1990s and 61 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 2.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Tippecanoe Township, Kosciusko County
How many truck accidents are there in Tippecanoe Township, Kosciusko County?
Kosciusko County has had 647 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 218 people and killing 35.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Tippecanoe Township, Kosciusko County?
US-30 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Tippecanoe since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Tippecanoe Township, Kosciusko County?
June has the most truck crashes in Kosciusko County, 11.0% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Tippecanoe Township, Kosciusko County?
22 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Kosciusko County since 2015, 3.4% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Tippecanoe Township, Kosciusko County compare with Indiana?
Kosciusko County records 69.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 80.8 across Indiana.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Tippecanoe Township, Kosciusko County?
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.