Sugar Creek Township, Shelby County, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Sugar Creek Township, Shelby County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Sugar Creek 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 |
Compared with Indiana, Shelby County is lower on on snow, slush or ice and winter months (nov–mar). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Sugar Creek Township, Shelby County: I-74 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Sugar Creek: 4 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 767 crashes involving commercial trucks in Shelby County since 2015: 314 people were injured and 26 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 6 days.
Sugar Creek Township, Shelby County had 1 reported truck crash 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.
7.7% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 10.6% across Indiana.
Where crashes happen
I-74 leads within 10 miles of Sugar Creek with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: SR-9 (3), I- 65 (2) and SR-44 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 18 crashes, 2.3% of the total, against 2.4% across Indiana.
Route planning tips for Sugar Creek Township, Shelby County fleets
- Review driver schedules for July, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-74, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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-74 | 4 |
| SR-9 | 3 |
| I- 65 | 2 |
| SR-44 | 2 |
| CR-700N | 1 |
| CR-COMBS Rd | 1 |
| Graham | 1 |
| I- 74 | 1 |
| I-65 | 1 |
| I-65N | 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 |
Sugar Creek Township, Shelby County at a glance
| Population | 1,067 |
| Land area | 23.9 sq mi |
| Density | 45 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 46110) | $68,714 |
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 large-truck crashes: 2.0 a year in 2016–19, 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Sugar Creek Township, Shelby County
How common are truck crashes in Sugar Creek Township, Shelby County?
Shelby County has had 767 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 314 people and killing 26.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Sugar Creek Township, Shelby County?
Since 2015, I-74 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Sugar Creek: 4.
When do most truck crashes happen in Sugar Creek Township, Shelby County?
The worst month is July: 11.6% of truck crashes in Shelby County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Sugar Creek Township, Shelby County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 18 reported crashes in Shelby County since 2015 (2.3% of truck crashes).
How does Sugar Creek Township, Shelby County compare with Indiana for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Shelby County has 136.4 truck crashes a year; Indiana has 80.8.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Sugar Creek Township, Shelby 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.