Miami County, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Miami County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
11 of 358 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Miami County compares with Indiana
Miami County against Indiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Miami County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Miami County | Indiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 84.7 | 80.8 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.3 | 2.9 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.39 | 0.36 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.3% | 2.4% | 2.3% | 1.4× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 11.8% | 10.6% | 6.2% | 1.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.8% | 22.4% | 23.7% | 7% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.6% | 17.4% | 13.8% | 22% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.3% | 42.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 31.6% | 32.0% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Indiana, Miami County is lower on morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Indiana on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Miami County: US-31 most fatal truck crashes in Miami County: 6 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 358 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Miami County. They injured 142 people and killed 11.
That averages about one truck crash every 12 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (12.8% of the year) and are lowest in August (5.0%).
November through March accounts for 41.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.7% in Indiana.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 7.5% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 11.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Indiana: 10.6%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks in Miami County is US-31, with 6 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: Us- 31 (3), US-24 (2) and US-31N (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 11 crashes, 3.1% of the total, against 2.4% across Indiana.
Route planning tips for Miami County fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along US-31; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 11.8% 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
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 Miami County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Miami County) |
|---|---|
| US-31 | 6 |
| Us- 31 | 3 |
| US-24 | 2 |
| US-31N | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Miami County) |
|---|---|
| US-31 | 114 |
| US-31S | 35 |
| US-31N | 32 |
| US-24 | 21 |
| SR-19 | 12 |
| S Us Hwy 31 | 10 |
| SR-18 | 7 |
| Broadway | 5 |
Miami County at a glance
| Population | 35,613 |
| Land area | 373.8 sq mi |
| Density | 95 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $61,467 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Miami 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 | 14 | — | 0.9 |
| 2000s | 22 | +61% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 25 | +15% | 1.6 |
| 2020s | 30 | +20% | 0.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 14 a year in the 1990s and 30 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.8 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Miami County
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Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Miami County
How many truck accidents are there in Miami County?
Miami County has had 358 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 142 people and killing 11.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Miami County?
Since 2015, US-31 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes in Miami County: 6.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Miami County?
The worst month is October: 12.8% of truck crashes in Miami County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Miami County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 11 reported crashes in Miami County since 2015 (3.1% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Miami County compare with Indiana?
The yearly rate is 84.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Miami County, vs 80.8 for Indiana.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Miami 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.