Center Township, Rush County, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Center Township, Rush County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Center Township, Rush County and Rush County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Rush County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
9 of 138 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Rush County compares with Indiana
Rush County against Indiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Rush County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Rush County | Indiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 67.3 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 17% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.4 | 2.9 | 3.4 | 17% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.40 | 0.36 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 6.5% | 2.4% | 2.3% | 2.7× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 8.9% | 10.6% | 6.2% | 16% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.0% | 22.4% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.5% | 17.4% | 13.8% | 40% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 46.0% | 42.7% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 20.2% | 32.0% | 24.8% | 37% below the state |
Rush County sits below Indiana on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Rush County: 1 in 16 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 6.5%, vs 2.4% in Indiana.
Overview
Police reported 138 crashes involving commercial trucks in Rush County since 2015: 53 people were injured and 3 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 32 days.
Center Township, Rush County had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Rush County numbers.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in November (14.5% of the year) and are lowest in February (5.8%).
November through March accounts for 46.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.7% in Indiana.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 10.1% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 8.9% of truck crashes, compared with 10.6% in Indiana.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Center is I-70, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by I-70E (2), I-70W (2) and Sr- 3 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 9 crashes, 6.5% of the total, against 2.4% across Indiana.
Route planning tips for Center Township, Rush County fleets
- Review driver schedules for November, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-70, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 25.0% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Indiana; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Rush County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-70 | 4 |
| I-70E | 2 |
| I-70W | 2 |
| Sr- 3 | 1 |
| Sr- 44 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Rush County) |
|---|---|
| SR-3S | 12 |
| SR-3N | 12 |
| State Rd 3 | 8 |
| SR-44E | 7 |
| US-52E | 4 |
| SR-44 | 3 |
| SR-3 | 3 |
| SR-244W | 3 |
Center Township, Rush County at a glance
| Population | 755 |
| Land area | 36.6 sq mi |
| Density | 21 per sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Rush 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 | 4 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 10 | +155% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 10 | +0% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 12 | +13% | 0.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 4 a year in the 1990s and 12 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.0 a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Center Township, Rush County
How many truck crashes happen in Center Township, Rush County?
138 truck crashes have been reported in Rush County since 2015, with 3 deaths and 53 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Center Township, Rush County?
I-70 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Center since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Center Township, Rush County?
The worst month is November: 14.5% of truck crashes in Rush County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Center Township, Rush County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 9 reported crashes in Rush County since 2015 (6.5% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Center Township, Rush County compared with Indiana?
The yearly rate is 67.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Rush County, vs 80.8 for Indiana.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Center Township, Rush County?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.