Wayne Township, Kosciusko County, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Wayne Township, Kosciusko County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Wayne 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 |
Kosciusko County sits below Indiana 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).
What stands out in Kosciusko County: 1 in 28 crashes involve a garbage truck (22 since 2015), vs 2.4% across Indiana.
Overview
Kosciusko County has recorded 647 truck crashes since 2015, with 218 people injured and 35 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 7 days in fully reported years.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Wayne Township, Kosciusko County since 2015; patterns below come from Kosciusko County as a whole.
When crashes happen
June has the most truck crashes, 11.0% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (5.9%).
November through March accounts for 42.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.7% in 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 (4). After it: US-30W (3), SR-13S (2) and SR-15S (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
22 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.4% share (Indiana: 2.4%).
Their busiest month is January, with 14% of garbage-truck crashes.
They recorded 0.0 deaths per 100 crashes, against 5.0 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Wayne Township, Kosciusko County fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to US-30 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 | 4 |
| US-30W | 3 |
| SR-13S | 2 |
| SR-15S | 2 |
| CR-700 N | 1 |
| CR-700 S | 1 |
| CR-OLD Rd 30 | 1 |
| SR-15 | 1 |
| US-30E | 1 |
| Us- 30 | 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 |
Wayne Township, Kosciusko County at a glance
| Population | 29,649 |
| Land area | 42.7 sq mi |
| Density | 694 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 46590) | $82,188 |
| Median home value (ZIP 46590) | $283,649 |
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. 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 Wayne Township, Kosciusko County
How common are truck crashes in Wayne Township, Kosciusko County?
Since 2015, 647 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Kosciusko County (218 injured, 35 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Wayne Township, Kosciusko County?
NHTSA data shows US-30 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Wayne since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Wayne Township, Kosciusko County?
June has the most truck crashes in Kosciusko County, 11.0% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Wayne 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 does Wayne Township, Kosciusko County compare with Indiana for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Kosciusko County has 69.4 truck crashes a year; Indiana has 80.8.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Wayne Township, Kosciusko 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.