German Township, Marshall County, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in German Township, Marshall County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in German 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 |
Marshall County sits below Indiana on garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Marshall County at a glance: 19.8% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 10.6% in Indiana.
Overview
Police reported 707 crashes involving commercial trucks in Marshall County since 2015: 314 people were injured and 35 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 6 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in German 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.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out 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 within 10 miles of German is US-6, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: Us- 6 (3), US-31 (2) and Beech Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
14 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.0% share (Indiana: 2.4%).
Route planning tips for German Township, Marshall County fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to US-6 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- With 19.8% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Indiana), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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-6 | 4 |
| Us- 6 | 3 |
| US-31 | 2 |
| Beech Rd | 1 |
| CR-42 | 1 |
| CR-800 | 1 |
| CR-9 | 1 |
| Mu-Tomahawk Trail | 1 |
| US-30 | 1 |
| US-30E | 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 |
German Township, Marshall County at a glance
| Population | 8,774 |
| Land area | 61.5 sq mi |
| Density | 143 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 46506) | $79,386 |
| Median home value (ZIP 46506) | $246,154 |
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 large-truck crashes: 3.2 a year in 2016–19, 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about German Township, Marshall County
How many truck crashes happen in German Township, 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 German Township, Marshall County?
NHTSA data shows US-6 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of German since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in German Township, Marshall County?
Truck crashes in Marshall County peak in January, with 13.2% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in German Township, Marshall County?
Since 2015, Marshall County has reported 14 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.0% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in German Township, Marshall County compared with Indiana?
Per 100,000 residents, Marshall County has 129.5 truck crashes a year; Indiana has 80.8.
How can I plan a safer truck route in German Township, 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.