Green Township, Marshall County, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Green Township, Marshall County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Green 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 stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Marshall County: 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.
That averages about one truck crash every 6 days in fully reported years.
Green Township, Marshall County had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Marshall County numbers.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 13.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 5.9%.
November through March accounts for 50.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.7% in Indiana.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out with 8.6% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 19.8% of truck crashes, compared with 10.6% in Indiana.
Where crashes happen
US-31 leads within 10 miles of Green with 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: CR-OLD Us 31 (1), US-30 (1) and US-31N (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 Green Township, Marshall County fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along US-31; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- With 19.8% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Indiana), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-31 | 6 |
| CR-OLD Us 31 | 1 |
| US-30 | 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 |
Green Township, Marshall County at a glance
| Population | 1,024 |
| Land area | 33.1 sq mi |
| Density | 31 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 |
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.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Green Township, Marshall County
How many truck crashes happen in Green Township, Marshall County?
Since 2015, 707 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Marshall County (314 injured, 35 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Green Township, Marshall County?
NHTSA data shows US-31 with 6 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Green since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Green Township, Marshall County?
The worst month is January: 13.2% of truck crashes in Marshall County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Green 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 Green Township, Marshall County compared with Indiana?
Per 100,000 residents, Marshall County has 129.5 truck crashes a year; Indiana has 80.8.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Green Township, Marshall 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.