Marshall Town, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Marshall Town: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Marshall Town 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. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes.
Parke County at a glance: 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.
That averages about one truck crash every 46 days in fully reported years.
With 11 truck crashes reported in Marshall Town 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.
Road surface: 3.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Indiana: 10.6%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Marshall since 2015: SR-36 (1), SR-47 (1) and US-41 (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 Marshall Town fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Parke County.
- 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.
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 |
| SR-47 | 1 |
| US-41 | 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 |
Marshall Town at a glance
| Population | 277 |
| Land area | 0.3 sq mi |
| Density | 1,082 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 47859) | $74,583 |
| Median home value (ZIP 47859) | $247,188 |
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. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Marshall Town
How many truck crashes happen in Marshall Town?
Since 2015, 92 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Parke County (33 injured, 3 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in Marshall Town?
The worst month is October: 15.2% of truck crashes in Parke County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Marshall Town?
Since 2015, Parke County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 1.1% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Marshall Town compare with Indiana?
The yearly rate is 47.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Parke County, vs 80.8 for Indiana.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Marshall Town?
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.