Washington Township, Starke County, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Washington Township, Starke County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Washington 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 |
Compared with Indiana, Starke County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Starke County: 17.4% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Indiana: 10.6%).
Overview
Starke County has recorded 224 truck crashes since 2015, with 95 people injured and 6 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 19 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Washington Township, Starke County since 2015, this page uses Starke County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 13.8% of the yearly total, while July has the fewest (5.4%).
November through March accounts for 44.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.7% in Indiana.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 9.8% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 17.4% of truck crashes, compared with 10.6% in Indiana.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-30 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (2). It is followed by CR-700 (1), SR-8 (1) and US-30E (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 8 of the truck crashes here, or 3.6%, compared with 2.4% in Indiana.
Route planning tips for Washington Township, Starke County fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to US-30 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 28.0% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Indiana.
- With 17.4% 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
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 | 2 |
| CR-700 | 1 |
| SR-8 | 1 |
| US-30E | 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 |
Washington Township, Starke County at a glance
| Population | 3,022 |
| Land area | 36.1 sq mi |
| Density | 84 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 46531) | $57,786 |
| Median home value (ZIP 46531) | $155,287 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 11 a year in the 1990s and 20 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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 Washington Township, Starke County
How many truck crashes happen in Washington Township, Starke County?
Starke County has had 224 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 95 people and killing 6.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Washington Township, Starke County?
Since 2015, US-30 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Washington: 2.
When do most truck crashes happen in Washington Township, Starke County?
January has the most truck crashes in Starke County, 13.8% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Washington Township, Starke County?
Since 2015, Starke County has reported 8 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.6% of its truck crashes.
How does Washington Township, Starke County compare with Indiana for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Starke County has 80.2 truck crashes a year; Indiana has 80.8.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Washington 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.