Noble Township, Rush County, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Noble Township, Rush County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Noble 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 |
Compared with Indiana, Rush County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Rush County: 1 in 16 crashes involve a garbage truck (9 since 2015), vs 2.4% across 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.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Noble Township, Rush County since 2015; patterns below come from Rush County as a whole.
When crashes happen
November has the most truck crashes, 14.5% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (5.8%).
November through March accounts for 46.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.7% in Indiana.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (10.1%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 8.9% of truck crashes, compared with 10.6% in Indiana.
Where crashes happen
Sr- 44 leads within 10 miles of Noble with 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: SR-3 (1), SR-44 (1) and SR-44W (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
9 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 6.5% share (Indiana: 2.4%).
Route planning tips for Noble Township, Rush County fleets
- Build extra time into November routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use Sr- 44, 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) |
|---|---|
| Sr- 44 | 2 |
| SR-3 | 1 |
| SR-44 | 1 |
| SR-44W | 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 |
Noble Township, Rush County at a glance
| Population | 572 |
| Land area | 33.2 sq mi |
| Density | 17 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 46133) | $57,589 |
| Median home value (ZIP 46133) | $113,942 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 4 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 12. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Noble Township, Rush County
How many truck crashes happen in Noble Township, Rush County?
Rush County has had 138 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 53 people and killing 3.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Noble Township, Rush County?
Since 2015, Sr- 44 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Noble: 2.
When do most truck crashes happen in Noble Township, Rush County?
The worst month is November: 14.5% of truck crashes in Rush County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Noble Township, Rush County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 9 reported crashes in Rush County since 2015 (6.5% of truck crashes).
How does Noble Township, Rush County compare with Indiana for truck crashes?
Rush County records 67.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 80.8 across Indiana.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Noble Township, Rush 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.