Union Township, Miami County, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Union Township, Miami County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Union 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. It runs above Indiana on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Miami County: October the month with the most truck crashes: 12.8% of the year's total.
Overview
Since 2015, 358 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Miami County. They injured 142 people and killed 11.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 12 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Union Township, Miami County since 2015, this page uses Miami County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 12.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is August at 5.0%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.3% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Indiana.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 7.5% of truck crashes.
11.8% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 10.6% across Indiana.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Union since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-25 (1), US-24 (1), US-31 (1) and Us- 31 (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 Union Township, Miami County fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Miami County.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 11.8% of truck crashes here, more than Indiana; schedule winter checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-25 | 1 |
| US-24 | 1 |
| US-31 | 1 |
| Us- 31 | 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 |
Union Township, Miami County at a glance
| Population | 750 |
| Land area | 21.7 sq mi |
| Density | 35 per sq mi |
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. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.8 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Union Township, Miami County
How many truck accidents are there in Union Township, Miami County?
Since 2015, 358 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Miami County (142 injured, 11 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Union Township, Miami County?
The worst month is October: 12.8% of truck crashes in Miami County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Union Township, Miami County?
Since 2015, Miami County has reported 11 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.1% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Union Township, Miami County compared with Indiana?
Miami County records 84.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 80.8 across Indiana.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Union 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.