Marshall County, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Marshall County: 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
14 of 707 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Marshall County compares with Indiana
Marshall County against Indiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Marshall County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Marshall County | Indiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 129.5 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 1.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.0 | 2.9 | 3.4 | 1.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.45 | 0.36 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.1% | 2.4% | 2.3% | 10% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 19.8% | 10.6% | 6.2% | 1.9× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.3% | 22.4% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 19.6% | 17.4% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 50.0% | 42.7% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 33.8% | 32.0% | 24.8% | same |
Marshall County sits below Indiana on garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Marshall County at a glance: 19.8% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 10.6% across Indiana.
Overview
Marshall County has recorded 707 truck crashes since 2015, with 314 people injured and 35 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 6 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 13.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 5.9%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 50.0% of truck crashes, against 42.7% across Indiana.
The busiest hour is 9–10 am, with 8.6% of truck crashes.
19.8% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 10.6% across Indiana.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks in Marshall County is US-31, with 5 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come US-6 (4), US-30E (3) and US-6W (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 14 of the truck crashes here, or 2.0%, compared with 2.4% in Indiana.
Route planning tips for Marshall County fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use US-31, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- With 19.8% 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
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Marshall County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Marshall County) |
|---|---|
| US-31 | 5 |
| US-6 | 4 |
| US-30E | 3 |
| US-6W | 2 |
| Us- 6 | 2 |
| US-30 | 1 |
| US-30W | 1 |
| US-31N | 1 |
| US-6E | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Marshall County) |
|---|---|
| US-30 | 126 |
| US-30E | 95 |
| US-30W | 74 |
| US-31 | 71 |
| US-31S | 41 |
| US-31N | 38 |
| US-6 | 26 |
| US-6W | 18 |
Marshall County at a glance
| Population | 46,464 |
| Land area | 443.6 sq mi |
| Density | 105 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $72,255 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Marshall 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 | — | 1.8 |
| 2000s | 47 | +113% | 2.3 |
| 2010s | 46 | -2% | 2.3 |
| 2020s | 60 | +32% | 1.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 22 to 60. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 3.2 a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Marshall County
ZIP codes in Marshall County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Marshall County
How common are truck crashes in Marshall County?
707 truck crashes have been reported in Marshall County since 2015, with 35 deaths and 314 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Marshall County?
US-31 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck in Marshall County since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Marshall County?
Truck crashes in Marshall County peak in January, with 13.2% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Marshall County?
Since 2015, Marshall County has reported 14 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.0% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Marshall County compare with Indiana?
Per 100,000 residents, Marshall County has 129.5 truck crashes a year; Indiana has 80.8.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Marshall County?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.