Olive Township, St. Joseph County, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Olive Township, St. Joseph County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Olive Township, St. Joseph County and St. Joseph County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use St. Joseph County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.8 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How St. Joseph County compares with Indiana
St. Joseph County against Indiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where St. Joseph County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | St. Joseph County | Indiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 52.4 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 35% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.8 | 2.9 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.34 | 0.36 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.5% | 2.4% | 2.3% | 1.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 22.3% | 10.6% | 6.2% | 2.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.6% | 22.4% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 21.1% | 17.4% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 48.8% | 42.7% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 30.5% | 32.0% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Indiana, St. Joseph County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for St. Joseph County: 22.3% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 10.6% in Indiana.
Overview
St. Joseph County has recorded 1,696 truck crashes since 2015, with 658 people injured and 44 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 3 days.
With 1 truck crash reported in Olive Township, St. Joseph County since 2015, this page uses St. Joseph County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 15.3% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (6.1%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 48.8% of truck crashes, against 42.7% across Indiana.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 8.8% of truck crashes.
22.3% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 10.6% across Indiana.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-2 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (7). Next come I-80 (5), US-20 (4) and US-12 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 44 crashes, 2.6% of the total, against 2.4% across Indiana.
Their busiest month is June, with 11% of garbage-truck crashes.
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 0.0, vs 2.8 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for Olive Township, St. Joseph County fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-2; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Waste haulers: June is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in St. Joseph County.
- Morning starts matter: 25.6% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Indiana.
- With 22.3% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Indiana), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in St. Joseph County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-2 | 7 |
| I-80 | 5 |
| US-20 | 4 |
| US-12 | 3 |
| Sr- 2 | 2 |
| Mayflower | 1 |
| Olive St | 1 |
| SR-23 | 1 |
| SR-23N | 1 |
| SR-2W | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (St. Joseph County) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 318 |
| US-20 | 122 |
| SR-2 | 75 |
| US-31 | 41 |
| SR-23 | 37 |
| SR-331 | 31 |
| St Joseph Valley Pkwy | 29 |
| SR-933 | 26 |
Olive Township, St. Joseph County at a glance
| Population | 4,381 |
| Land area | 57.4 sq mi |
| Density | 76 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 46552) | $91,341 |
| Median home value (ZIP 46552) | $242,030 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in St. Joseph 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 | 58 | — | 3.1 |
| 2000s | 124 | +114% | 2.6 |
| 2010s | 139 | +12% | 3.1 |
| 2020s | 127 | -8% | 3.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 58 a year in the 1990s and 127 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 4.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 3.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Olive Township, St. Joseph County
How common are truck crashes in Olive Township, St. Joseph County?
St. Joseph County has had 1,696 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 658 people and killing 44.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Olive Township, St. Joseph County?
NHTSA data shows SR-2 with 7 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Olive since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Olive Township, St. Joseph County?
January has the most truck crashes in St. Joseph County, 15.3% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Olive Township, St. Joseph County?
Since 2015, St. Joseph County has reported 44 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.6% of its truck crashes.
How does Olive Township, St. Joseph County compare with Indiana for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, St. Joseph County has 52.4 truck crashes a year; Indiana has 80.8.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Olive Township, St. Joseph 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.