Brimfield, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Brimfield: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Brimfield and Noble County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Noble County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
10 of 273 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Noble County compares with Indiana
Noble County against Indiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Noble County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Noble County | Indiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 51.7 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 36% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.6 | 2.9 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.38 | 0.36 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.0% | 2.4% | 2.3% | 1.7× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 15.0% | 10.6% | 6.2% | 1.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.7% | 22.4% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 16.6% | 17.4% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 47.0% | 42.7% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 26.7% | 32.0% | 24.8% | 16% below the state |
Noble County sits below Indiana on crashes per 100k residents / yr and after dark. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Noble County: 1 in 25 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 4.0%, vs 2.4% in Indiana.
Overview
Police reported 273 crashes involving commercial trucks in Noble County since 2015: 102 people were injured and 10 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 15 days.
Only 1 truck crash was reported in Brimfield since 2015; patterns below come from Noble County as a whole.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 11.7% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (4.8%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 47.0% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Indiana.
The busiest hour is 10–11 am, with 12.5% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 15.0% of truck crashes, compared with 10.6% in Indiana.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Brimfield happened on CR-WOLF Lake Rd (1), SR-3 (1), SR-3N (1), SR-9S (1) and Sr- 9 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
10 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.7% share (Indiana: 2.4%).
Route planning tips for Brimfield fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Noble County.
- 24.7% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Indiana; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- With 15.0% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Indiana), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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.
Crash reporting for 2024 is incomplete; those years are shown in grey and not used for rates.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Noble County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-WOLF Lake Rd | 1 |
| SR-3 | 1 |
| SR-3N | 1 |
| SR-9S | 1 |
| Sr- 9 | 1 |
| US-33 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Noble County) |
|---|---|
| US-33 | 45 |
| US-6 | 30 |
| SR-5 | 10 |
| SR-8 | 9 |
| SR-3N | 8 |
| SR-9 | 8 |
| US-33N | 8 |
| US-6E | 8 |
Brimfield at a glance
| Land area | 0.6 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 46784) | $62,102 |
| Median home value (ZIP 46784) | $222,159 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Noble 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 | 12 | — | 2.1 |
| 2000s | 22 | +84% | 1.1 |
| 2010s | 24 | +9% | 0.9 |
| 2020s | 24 | -2% | 1.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 12 a year in the 1990s and 24 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Brimfield
How common are truck crashes in Brimfield?
Since 2015, 273 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Noble County (102 injured, 10 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Brimfield?
Truck crashes in Noble County peak in January, with 11.7% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Brimfield?
Garbage trucks were involved in 10 reported crashes in Noble County since 2015 (3.7% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Brimfield compared with Indiana?
The yearly rate is 51.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Noble County, vs 80.8 for Indiana.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Brimfield?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
Crash reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2024; those years are greyed out and left out of rates. 2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.