Deer Creek Township, Miami County, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Deer Creek Township, Miami County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Deer Creek Township, Miami County and Miami County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Miami County numbers.
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 |
Miami County sits below Indiana on morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
Deer Creek Township, Miami County at a glance: US-31 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Deer Creek: 6 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 358 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Miami County. They injured 142 people and killed 11.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 12 days.
Deer Creek Township, Miami County had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Miami County numbers.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 12.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is August at 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
US-31 leads within 10 miles of Deer Creek with 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: US-31N (3), Us- 31 (2) and Us- 35 (2).
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 Deer Creek Township, Miami County fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Miami County.
- Check whether your routes use US-31, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 11.8% 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
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 Miami County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-31 | 6 |
| US-31N | 3 |
| Us- 31 | 2 |
| Us- 35 | 2 |
| CR-300 | 1 |
| CR-800 | 1 |
| Phillips St | 1 |
| SR-22 | 1 |
| SR-35N | 1 |
| US-24 | 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 |
Deer Creek Township, Miami County at a glance
| Population | 4,701 |
| Land area | 23.8 sq mi |
| Density | 198 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 46959) | $78,750 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 14 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 30. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 1.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Deer Creek Township, Miami County
How common are truck crashes in Deer Creek Township, Miami County?
Since 2015, 358 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Miami County (142 injured, 11 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Deer Creek Township, Miami County?
NHTSA data shows US-31 with 6 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Deer Creek since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Deer Creek Township, Miami County?
Truck crashes in Miami County peak in October, with 12.8% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Deer Creek Township, Miami County?
11 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Miami County since 2015, 3.1% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Deer Creek Township, Miami County compare with Indiana?
Per 100,000 residents, Miami County has 84.7 truck crashes a year; Indiana has 80.8.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Deer Creek Township, Miami 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.