Center Township, Starke County, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Center Township, Starke County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Center Township, Starke County and Starke County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Starke County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
8 of 224 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Starke County compares with Indiana
Starke County against Indiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Starke County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Starke County | Indiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 80.2 | 80.8 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.4 | 2.9 | 3.4 | 17% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.42 | 0.36 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.4% | 2.4% | 2.3% | 1.4× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 17.4% | 10.6% | 6.2% | 1.6× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.0% | 22.4% | 23.7% | 1.3× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.5% | 17.4% | 13.8% | 11% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.0% | 42.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 34.3% | 32.0% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Starke County has lower values than Indiana for deaths per 100 crashes and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Starke County: 17.4% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Indiana: 10.6%).
Overview
Police reported 224 crashes involving commercial trucks in Starke County since 2015: 95 people were injured and 6 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 19 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Center Township, Starke County since 2015; patterns below come from Starke County as a whole.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (13.8% of the year) and are lowest in July (5.4%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 44.0% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Indiana.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 9.8% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 17.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Indiana: 10.6%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-30 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). It is followed by CR-700 (1) and SR-8 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
8 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.6% share (Indiana: 2.4%).
Route planning tips for Center Township, Starke County fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use US-30, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 28.0% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Indiana; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- With 17.4% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Indiana), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Starke County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-30 | 3 |
| CR-700 | 1 |
| SR-8 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Starke County) |
|---|---|
| US-30 | 79 |
| US-30E | 27 |
| US-30W | 18 |
| US-35N | 10 |
| US-35S | 7 |
| US-35 | 6 |
| SR-8W | 3 |
| SR-8E | 3 |
Center Township, Starke County at a glance
| Population | 6,126 |
| Land area | 36.3 sq mi |
| Density | 169 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 46534) | $63,138 |
| Median home value (ZIP 46534) | $168,803 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Starke 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 | 11 | — | 1.5 |
| 2000s | 14 | +19% | 1.1 |
| 2010s | 16 | +18% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 20 | +28% | 0.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 11 to 20. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.0 a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Center Township, Starke County
How common are truck crashes in Center Township, Starke County?
224 truck crashes have been reported in Starke County since 2015, with 6 deaths and 95 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Center Township, Starke County?
US-30 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Center since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Center Township, Starke County?
The worst month is January: 13.8% of truck crashes in Starke County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Center Township, Starke County?
Since 2015, Starke County has reported 8 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.6% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Center Township, Starke County compared with Indiana?
The yearly rate is 80.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Starke County, vs 80.8 for Indiana.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Center Township, Starke 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.