Warsaw, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Warsaw: 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
11 of 373 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Warsaw compares with Indiana
Warsaw against Indiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Warsaw stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Warsaw | Indiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 202.6 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 2.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.3 | 2.9 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.31 | 0.36 | 0.49 | 14% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.1% | 2.4% | 2.3% | 1.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 7.2% | 10.6% | 6.2% | 31% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.5% | 22.4% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 19.8% | 17.4% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.8% | 42.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 27.9% | 32.0% | 24.8% | 13% below the state |
Compared with Indiana, Warsaw is lower on injuries per crash, on snow, slush or ice and after dark. It runs above Indiana on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Warsaw: US-30 deadliest road: 4 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Warsaw since 2015.
Overview
Warsaw has recorded 373 truck crashes since 2015, with 117 people injured and 13 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 11 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
June has the most truck crashes, 11.5% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (5.9%).
November through March accounts for 41.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.7% in Indiana.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 9.7% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 7.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Indiana: 10.6%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Warsaw is US-30, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come US-30W (3), SR-13S (2) and SR-15 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
11 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.9% share (Indiana: 2.4%).
Route planning tips for Warsaw fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Warsaw.
- Check whether your routes use US-30, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Morning starts matter: 24.5% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Indiana.
- 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 Warsaw
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-30 | 4 |
| US-30W | 3 |
| SR-13S | 2 |
| SR-15 | 2 |
| CR-700 N | 1 |
| CR-700 S | 1 |
| CR-OLD Rd 30 | 1 |
| SR-15S | 1 |
| US-30E | 1 |
| Us- 30 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Warsaw) |
|---|---|
| US-30 | 104 |
| Lake City | 37 |
| US-30E | 36 |
| US-30W | 32 |
| SR-15 | 17 |
| Detroit | 10 |
| SR-15N | 10 |
| SR-15S | 9 |
Warsaw at a glance
| Population | 16,111 |
| Land area | 13.5 sq mi |
| Density | 1,189 per sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Warsaw 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 | 11 | — | 2.3 |
| 2000s | 24 | +118% | 2.2 |
| 2010s | 27 | +10% | 1.8 |
| 2020s | 36 | +32% | 1.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 11 to 36. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.8 a year in 2016–19 and 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Warsaw
How many truck crashes happen in Warsaw?
Warsaw has had 373 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 117 people and killing 13.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Warsaw?
Since 2015, US-30 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Warsaw: 4.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Warsaw?
The worst month is June: 11.5% of truck crashes in Warsaw happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Warsaw?
Since 2015, Warsaw has reported 11 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.9% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Warsaw compare with Indiana?
The yearly rate is 202.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Warsaw, vs 80.8 for Indiana.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Warsaw?
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.