Sugar Creek Township, Parke County, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Sugar Creek Township, Parke County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Sugar Creek 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 sits below Indiana on 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.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 46 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Sugar Creek 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%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.4% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for 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 Sugar Creek since 2015: US-41 (3). 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 Sugar Creek Township, Parke County fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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) |
|---|---|
| US-41 | 3 |
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 |
Sugar Creek Township, Parke County at a glance
| Population | 323 |
| Land area | 24.9 sq mi |
| Density | 13 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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 2 to 7. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 Sugar Creek Township, Parke County
How many truck crashes happen in Sugar Creek Township, Parke County?
Since 2015, 92 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Parke County (33 injured, 3 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Sugar Creek Township, Parke County?
The worst month is October: 15.2% of truck crashes in Parke County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Sugar Creek Township, Parke County?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Parke County since 2015, 1.1% of all truck crashes.
How does Sugar Creek Township, Parke County compare with Indiana for truck crashes?
Parke County records 47.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 80.8 across Indiana.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Sugar Creek Township, Parke 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.