Adams Township, Parke County, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Adams Township, Parke County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Adams Township, Parke County and Parke County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Parke County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
1 of 92 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Parke County compares with Indiana
Parke County against Indiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Parke County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Parke County | Indiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 47.9 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 41% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.4 | 2.9 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.34 | 0.36 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.1% | 2.4% | 2.3% | 51% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.5% | 10.6% | 6.2% | 67% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.0% | 22.4% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 5.8% | 17.4% | 13.8% | 67% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.4% | 42.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 24.1% | 32.0% | 24.8% | 24% below the state |
Parke County has lower values than Indiana for crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Indiana on deaths per 100 crashes.
The headline for Parke County: October worst month: 15.2% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Police reported 92 crashes involving commercial trucks in Parke County since 2015: 33 people were injured and 3 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 46 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Adams Township, Parke County since 2015, this page uses Parke County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 15.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is June at 4.3%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.4% of truck crashes, against 42.7% across Indiana.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 12.0% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 3.5% of truck crashes, compared with 10.6% in Indiana.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Adams since 2015: SR-36 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.1% share (Indiana: 2.4%).
Route planning tips for Adams Township, Parke County fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Parke County.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Parke County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-36 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Parke County) |
|---|---|
| US-41S | 14 |
| US-36W | 8 |
| US-41N | 8 |
| US-36E | 7 |
| US-41 | 6 |
| SR-236E | 4 |
| US-36 | 4 |
| Cr 300 | 2 |
Adams Township, Parke County at a glance
| Population | 5,185 |
| Land area | 55.8 sq mi |
| Density | 93 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 47872) | $70,781 |
| Median home value (ZIP 47872) | $157,668 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Parke 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 | 2 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 10 | +311% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 8 | -11% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 7 | -22% | 0.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 2 a year in the 1990s and 7 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Adams Township, Parke County
How many truck accidents are there in Adams Township, Parke County?
Since 2015, 92 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Parke County (33 injured, 3 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in Adams Township, Parke County?
Truck crashes in Parke County peak in October, with 15.2% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Adams Township, Parke County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Parke County since 2015 (1.1% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Adams Township, Parke County compare with Indiana?
The yearly rate is 47.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Parke County, vs 80.8 for Indiana.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Adams Township, Parke County?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.