Wawaka, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Wawaka: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Wawaka 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 has lower values than Indiana for crashes per 100k residents / yr and after dark. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Noble County: 1 in 25 garbage-truck share of crashes is 4.0%, against 2.4% for Indiana.
Overview
Noble County has recorded 273 truck crashes since 2015, with 102 people injured and 10 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 15 days in fully reported years.
With 1 truck crash reported in Wawaka since 2015, this page uses Noble County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (11.7% of the year) and are lowest in April (4.8%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 47.0% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Indiana.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 12.5% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 15.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Indiana: 10.6%).
Where crashes happen
SR-5 leads within 10 miles of Wawaka with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: CR-KNAPP Lake Rd (1), CR-WOLF Lake Rd (1) and SR-9S (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
10 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.7% share (Indiana: 2.4%).
Route planning tips for Wawaka fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to SR-5 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 24.7% of truck crashes here, more than Indiana; adjust start times where you can.
- 15.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Indiana; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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.
Reporting was incomplete in 2024, so those years are greyed out and left out of rates and comparisons.
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) |
|---|---|
| SR-5 | 4 |
| CR-KNAPP Lake Rd | 1 |
| CR-WOLF Lake Rd | 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 |
Wawaka at a glance
| Land area | 0.8 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 46794) | $63,583 |
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 Wawaka
How common are truck crashes in Wawaka?
Noble County has had 273 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 102 people and killing 10.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Wawaka?
SR-5 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Wawaka since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Wawaka?
Truck crashes in Noble County peak in January, with 11.7% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Wawaka?
10 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Noble County since 2015, 3.7% of all truck crashes.
How does Wawaka compare with Indiana for truck crashes?
Noble County records 51.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 80.8 across Indiana.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Wawaka?
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.