Union Township, Marshall County, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Union Township, Marshall County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Union 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% 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 Union 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.
The busiest hour is 9–10 am, 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
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Union is US-31, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: CR-700 (1) and US-31N (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
14 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.0% share (Indiana: 2.4%).
Route planning tips for Union Township, Marshall County fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Marshall County.
- Look at alternatives to US-31 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 19.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Indiana; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 | 4 |
| CR-700 | 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 |
Union Township, Marshall County at a glance
| Population | 2,845 |
| Land area | 40.8 sq mi |
| Density | 70 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 46511) | $58,293 |
| Median home value (ZIP 46511) | $222,672 |
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 Union Township, Marshall County
How many truck accidents are there in Union Township, Marshall County?
Marshall County has had 707 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 314 people and killing 35.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Union Township, Marshall County?
Since 2015, US-31 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Union: 4.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Union 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 Union Township, Marshall County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 14 reported crashes in Marshall County since 2015 (2.0% of truck crashes).
How does Union Township, Marshall County 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 Union 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.