Mishawaka, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Mishawaka: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
16 of 326 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Mishawaka compares with Indiana
Mishawaka against Indiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Mishawaka stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Mishawaka | Indiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 55.9 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 31% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.5 | 2.9 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.35 | 0.36 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.8% | 2.4% | 2.3% | 2.0× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 20.4% | 10.6% | 6.2% | 1.9× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.8% | 22.4% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 18.1% | 17.4% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.4% | 42.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 22.9% | 32.0% | 24.8% | 28% below the state |
Mishawaka has lower values than Indiana for crashes per 100k residents / yr and after dark. It runs above Indiana on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
Mishawaka at a glance: 1 in 21 crashes involve a garbage truck (16 since 2015), vs 2.4% across Indiana.
Overview
Mishawaka has recorded 326 truck crashes since 2015, with 115 people injured and 11 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 13 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 13.8% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (4.9%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.4% of truck crashes, against 42.7% across Indiana.
More truck crashes happen at 10–11 am than at any other hour (9.2%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 20.4% of truck crashes, compared with 10.6% in Indiana.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-80 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (6). Next come US-20 (3), CR-REDFIELD St (2) and SR-51 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 16 crashes, 4.9% of the total, against 2.4% across Indiana.
Route planning tips for Mishawaka fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-80; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Morning starts matter: 24.8% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Indiana.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 20.4% of truck crashes here, more than Indiana; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 Mishawaka
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 6 |
| US-20 | 3 |
| CR-REDFIELD St | 2 |
| SR-51 | 2 |
| US-20W | 2 |
| 3rd St | 1 |
| Beech Rd | 1 |
| CR-1 | 1 |
| CR-7 | 1 |
| Day Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Mishawaka) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 53 |
| US-20 | 29 |
| SR-331 | 25 |
| St Joseph Valley Pkwy | 13 |
| US-20W | 11 |
| SR-933 | 11 |
| SR-23 | 9 |
| Cleveland | 7 |
Mishawaka at a glance
| Population | 51,020 |
| Land area | 18.1 sq mi |
| Density | 2,819 per sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Mishawaka 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 | 15 | — | 3.1 |
| 2000s | 28 | +87% | 2.6 |
| 2010s | 32 | +13% | 3.1 |
| 2020s | 22 | -30% | 3.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 15 to 22. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 4.2 a year in 2016–19 and 3.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Mishawaka
How many truck accidents are there in Mishawaka?
Mishawaka has had 326 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 115 people and killing 11.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Mishawaka?
NHTSA data shows I-80 with 6 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Mishawaka since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Mishawaka?
The worst month is January: 13.8% of truck crashes in Mishawaka happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Mishawaka?
Garbage trucks were involved in 16 reported crashes in Mishawaka since 2015 (4.9% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Mishawaka compare with Indiana?
Per 100,000 residents, Mishawaka has 55.9 truck crashes a year; Indiana has 80.8.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Mishawaka?
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.