North Township, Marshall County, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in North Township, Marshall County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in North 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. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Marshall County: 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 North Township, Marshall County 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.
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
US-6 leads within 10 miles of North with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come US-30 (2), US-30E (2) and US-31 (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 North Township, Marshall County fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use US-6, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 19.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Indiana; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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-6 | 4 |
| US-30 | 2 |
| US-30E | 2 |
| US-31 | 2 |
| US-6W | 2 |
| Us- 6 | 2 |
| Sr- 4 | 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 |
North Township, Marshall County at a glance
| Population | 4,003 |
| Land area | 41.8 sq mi |
| Density | 96 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 46537) | $64,063 |
| Median home value (ZIP 46537) | $134,980 |
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. 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 North Township, Marshall County
How many truck accidents are there in North Township, Marshall County?
Since 2015, 707 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Marshall County (314 injured, 35 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in North Township, Marshall County?
Since 2015, US-6 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of North: 4.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in North Township, Marshall County?
The worst month is January: 13.2% of truck crashes in Marshall County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in North Township, Marshall County?
Since 2015, Marshall County has reported 14 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.0% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in North Township, Marshall County compare with Indiana?
Marshall County records 129.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 80.8 across Indiana.
How can I plan a safer truck route in North 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.