Wayne Township, Starke County, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Wayne Township, Starke County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Wayne 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.
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.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 19 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Wayne 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.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (9.8%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 17.4% of truck crashes, compared with 10.6% in Indiana.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Wayne happened on SR-8 (3) and US-421N (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 8 crashes, 3.6% of the total, against 2.4% across Indiana.
Route planning tips for Wayne Township, Starke County fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Starke County.
- 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.
- 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 Starke County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-8 | 3 |
| US-421N | 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 |
Wayne Township, Starke County at a glance
| Population | 4,602 |
| Land area | 36.3 sq mi |
| Density | 127 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 46366) | $60,182 |
| Median home value (ZIP 46366) | $134,216 |
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. NHTSA counts 0.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Wayne Township, Starke County
How many truck crashes happen in Wayne Township, Starke County?
Starke County has had 224 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 95 people and killing 6.
When do most truck crashes happen in Wayne Township, Starke County?
Truck crashes in Starke County peak in January, with 13.8% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Wayne Township, Starke County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 8 reported crashes in Starke County since 2015 (3.6% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Wayne 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.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Wayne Township, Starke 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.