Noble Township, Shelby County, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Noble Township, Shelby County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Noble Township, Shelby County and Shelby County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Shelby County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
18 of 767 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Shelby County compares with Indiana
Shelby County against Indiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Shelby County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Shelby County | Indiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 136.4 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 1.7× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.2 | 2.9 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.42 | 0.36 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.3% | 2.4% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 7.7% | 10.6% | 6.2% | 27% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.2% | 22.4% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 16.5% | 17.4% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.8% | 42.7% | 41.9% | 9% below the state |
| After dark | 30.7% | 32.0% | 24.8% | same |
Shelby County has lower values than Indiana for on snow, slush or ice and winter months (nov–mar). It runs above Indiana on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Shelby County: July 11.6% of truck crashes happen in July, more than any other month.
Overview
Shelby County has recorded 767 truck crashes since 2015, with 314 people injured and 26 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 6 days.
Noble Township, Shelby County had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Shelby County numbers.
When crashes happen
The worst month is July with 11.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 6.4%.
November through March accounts for 38.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.7% in Indiana.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 7.8% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 7.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Indiana: 10.6%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Noble since 2015 were spread across roads: I-74E (2), SR-9 (2), CR-800 (1), I-74 (1) and SR-46 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 18 of the truck crashes here, or 2.3%, compared with 2.4% in Indiana.
Route planning tips for Noble Township, Shelby County fleets
- Review driver schedules for July, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 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 Shelby County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-74E | 2 |
| SR-9 | 2 |
| CR-800 | 1 |
| I-74 | 1 |
| SR-46 | 1 |
| SR-9N | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Shelby County) |
|---|---|
| I-74 | 114 |
| I-74W | 80 |
| I-74E | 62 |
| I-65 | 25 |
| SR-9N | 20 |
| I-65N | 13 |
| I-65S | 12 |
| Old State Road 252 | 9 |
Noble Township, Shelby County at a glance
| Population | 1,421 |
| Land area | 36.3 sq mi |
| Density | 39 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 47272) | $75,117 |
| Median home value (ZIP 47272) | $124,006 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Shelby 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 | 19 | — | 0.7 |
| 2000s | 42 | +119% | 1.3 |
| 2010s | 48 | +15% | 1.8 |
| 2020s | 71 | +47% | 1.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 19 a year in the 1990s and 71 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 2.0 a year in 2016–19 and 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Noble Township, Shelby County
How common are truck crashes in Noble Township, Shelby County?
Shelby County has had 767 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 314 people and killing 26.
When do most truck crashes happen in Noble Township, Shelby County?
July has the most truck crashes in Shelby County, 11.6% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Noble Township, Shelby County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 18 reported crashes in Shelby County since 2015 (2.3% of truck crashes).
How does Noble Township, Shelby County compare with Indiana for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 136.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Shelby County, vs 80.8 for Indiana.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Noble Township, Shelby 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.