Center Township, Marshall County, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Center Township, Marshall County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Center Township, Marshall County 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 |
Compared with Indiana, Marshall County is lower on garbage-truck share. It runs above Indiana on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Marshall County: 19.8% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 10.6% in Indiana.
Overview
Marshall County has recorded 707 truck crashes since 2015, with 314 people injured and 35 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 6 days in fully reported years.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Center Township, Marshall County since 2015; patterns below come from Marshall County as a whole.
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.
Road surface: 19.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Indiana: 10.6%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-31 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). Next come US-30E (2), US-6 (2) and US-30 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 14 crashes, 2.0% of the total, against 2.4% across Indiana.
Route planning tips for Center Township, Marshall County fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 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
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 Marshall County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-31 | 4 |
| US-30E | 2 |
| US-6 | 2 |
| US-30 | 1 |
| US-30W | 1 |
| US-31N | 1 |
| US-6E | 1 |
| US-6W | 1 |
| Us- 6 | 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 |
Center Township, Marshall County at a glance
| Population | 16,327 |
| Land area | 59.3 sq mi |
| Density | 275 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 46563) | $73,293 |
| Median home value (ZIP 46563) | $199,395 |
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. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 3.2 a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Center Township, Marshall County
How many truck accidents are there in Center Township, Marshall County?
Marshall County has had 707 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 314 people and killing 35.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Center Township, Marshall County?
NHTSA data shows US-31 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Center since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Center Township, Marshall County?
January has the most truck crashes in Marshall County, 13.2% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Center Township, Marshall County?
14 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Marshall County since 2015, 2.0% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Center Township, Marshall County compared with Indiana?
The yearly rate is 129.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Marshall County, vs 80.8 for Indiana.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Center Township, Marshall 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.