Warren Township, St. Joseph County, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Warren Township, St. Joseph County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Warren 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 |
St. Joseph County has lower values than Indiana for crashes per 100k residents / yr. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in St. Joseph County: 22.3% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 10.6% in Indiana.
Overview
Police reported 1,696 crashes involving commercial trucks in St. Joseph County since 2015: 658 people were injured and 44 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 3 days in fully reported years.
Warren Township, St. Joseph County had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use St. Joseph County numbers.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 15.3% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (6.1%).
November through March accounts for 48.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.7% in Indiana.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 8.8% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 22.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Indiana: 10.6%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Warren is SR-2, with 6 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come I-80 (5), US-12 (4) and SR-51 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
44 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.6% share (Indiana: 2.4%).
Their busiest month is June, with 11% of garbage-truck crashes.
They recorded 0.0 deaths per 100 crashes, against 2.8 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Warren Township, St. Joseph County fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in St. Joseph County.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-2; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at June schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 25.6% of truck crashes here, more than Indiana; adjust start times where you can.
- 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 | 6 |
| I-80 | 5 |
| US-12 | 4 |
| SR-51 | 2 |
| US-20 | 2 |
| CR-RED Bud Trl | 1 |
| Mayflower | 1 |
| Mu-Auten Rd | 1 |
| Mu-Fairview Ave | 1 |
| Olive St | 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 |
Warren Township, St. Joseph County at a glance
| Population | 7,827 |
| Land area | 32.2 sq mi |
| Density | 243 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 46619) | $48,081 |
| Median home value (ZIP 46619) | $109,992 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 58 to 127. 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 Warren Township, St. Joseph County
How many truck accidents are there in Warren 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 Warren Township, St. Joseph County?
NHTSA data shows SR-2 with 6 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Warren since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Warren Township, St. Joseph County?
January has the most truck crashes in St. Joseph County, 15.3% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Warren Township, St. Joseph County?
44 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in St. Joseph County since 2015, 2.6% of all truck crashes.
How does Warren 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.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Warren Township, St. Joseph 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.