Argos, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Argos: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Argos and Marshall County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Marshall County numbers.
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 has lower values than Indiana for garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Marshall County: 19.8% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Indiana: 10.6%).
Overview
Police reported 707 crashes involving commercial trucks in Marshall County since 2015: 314 people were injured and 35 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 6 days.
Only 56 truck crashes were reported in Argos since 2015; patterns below come from Marshall County as a whole.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 13.2% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (5.9%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 50.0% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Indiana.
More truck crashes happen at 9–10 am than at any other hour (8.6%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 19.8% of truck crashes, compared with 10.6% in Indiana.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Argos is US-31, with 6 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come US-30E (3), CR-OLD Us 31 (1) and US-30 (1).
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 Argos fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Marshall County.
- Check whether your routes use US-31, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 19.8% of truck crashes here, more than Indiana; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 Marshall County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-31 | 6 |
| US-30E | 3 |
| CR-OLD Us 31 | 1 |
| US-30 | 1 |
| US-30W | 1 |
| US-31N | 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 |
Argos at a glance
| Population | 1,750 |
| Land area | 1.3 sq mi |
| Density | 1,361 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 46501) | $64,172 |
| Median home value (ZIP 46501) | $155,585 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 22 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 60. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 3.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Argos
How many truck accidents are there in Argos?
707 truck crashes have been reported in Marshall County since 2015, with 35 deaths and 314 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Argos?
Since 2015, US-31 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Argos: 6.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Argos?
January has the most truck crashes in Marshall County, 13.2% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Argos?
Garbage trucks were involved in 14 reported crashes in Marshall County since 2015 (2.0% of truck crashes).
How does Argos compare with Indiana for truck crashes?
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 Argos?
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.