Tippecanoe Township, Pulaski County, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Tippecanoe Township, Pulaski County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Tippecanoe Township, Pulaski County and Pulaski County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Pulaski County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
10 of 160 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Pulaski County compares with Indiana
Pulaski County against Indiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Pulaski County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Pulaski County | Indiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 112.7 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 1.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.8 | 2.9 | 3.4 | 2.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.38 | 0.36 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 6.5% | 2.4% | 2.3% | 2.8× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 8.4% | 10.6% | 6.2% | 20% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 29.2% | 22.4% | 23.7% | 1.3× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.7% | 17.4% | 13.8% | 33% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.5% | 42.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 23.4% | 32.0% | 24.8% | 27% below the state |
Pulaski County sits below Indiana on on snow, slush or ice, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. It runs above Indiana on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Pulaski County: 1 in 15 crashes involve a garbage truck (10 since 2015), vs 2.4% across Indiana.
Overview
Police reported 160 crashes involving commercial trucks in Pulaski County since 2015: 61 people were injured and 12 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 26 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Tippecanoe Township, Pulaski County since 2015, this page uses Pulaski County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in December (14.4% of the year) and are lowest in February (3.1%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 45.5% of truck crashes, against 42.7% across Indiana.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 13.1% of truck crashes.
8.4% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 10.6% across Indiana.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Tippecanoe since 2015: SR-14 (2), CR-700 (1) and SR-14W (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
10 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 6.2% share (Indiana: 2.4%).
Route planning tips for Tippecanoe Township, Pulaski County fleets
- Review driver schedules for December, the month with the most truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 29.2% of truck crashes here, more than Indiana; adjust start times where you can.
- 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 Pulaski County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-14 | 2 |
| CR-700 | 1 |
| SR-14W | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Pulaski County) |
|---|---|
| US-421S | 26 |
| US-421N | 20 |
| US-421 | 12 |
| SR-14W | 10 |
| US-35 | 8 |
| US-35N | 8 |
| US-35S | 7 |
| SR-14 | 5 |
Tippecanoe Township, Pulaski County at a glance
| Population | 1,015 |
| Land area | 36.4 sq mi |
| Density | 28 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 46960) | $45,625 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Pulaski 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 | 5 | — | 1.1 |
| 2000s | 11 | +117% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 13 | +12% | 0.9 |
| 2020s | 13 | +4% | 0.8 |
In the 1990s about 5 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 13. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 1.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Tippecanoe Township, Pulaski County
How many truck crashes happen in Tippecanoe Township, Pulaski County?
Since 2015, 160 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Pulaski County (61 injured, 12 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in Tippecanoe Township, Pulaski County?
December has the most truck crashes in Pulaski County, 14.4% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Tippecanoe Township, Pulaski County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 10 reported crashes in Pulaski County since 2015 (6.2% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Tippecanoe Township, Pulaski County compared with Indiana?
Per 100,000 residents, Pulaski County has 112.7 truck crashes a year; Indiana has 80.8.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Tippecanoe Township, Pulaski 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.