Walker Township, Rush County, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Walker Township, Rush County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Walker 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 has lower values than Indiana for 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 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 Walker Township, Rush County since 2015; patterns below come from Rush County as a whole.
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.
Road surface: 8.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Indiana: 10.6%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-74E had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (2). After it: CR-800 (1), I- 74 (1) and I-74 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 9 of the truck crashes here, or 6.5%, compared with 2.4% in Indiana.
Route planning tips for Walker Township, Rush County fleets
- Review driver schedules for November, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-74E; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Morning starts matter: 25.0% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Indiana.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Rush County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-74E | 2 |
| CR-800 | 1 |
| I- 74 | 1 |
| I-74 | 1 |
| SR-3 | 1 |
| SR-44 | 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 |
Walker Township, Rush County at a glance
| Population | 835 |
| Land area | 29.9 sq mi |
| Density | 28 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 46146) | $75,417 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 4 to 12. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Walker Township, Rush County
How many truck crashes happen in Walker Township, Rush County?
Rush County has had 138 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 53 people and killing 3.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Walker Township, Rush County?
I-74E had 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Walker since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Walker Township, Rush County?
The worst month is November: 14.5% of truck crashes in Rush County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Walker Township, Rush County?
Since 2015, Rush County has reported 9 garbage-truck crashes, or 6.5% of its truck crashes.
How does Walker Township, Rush County compare with Indiana for truck crashes?
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 Walker 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.