Randolph Township, Tippecanoe County, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Randolph Township, Tippecanoe County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Randolph Township, Tippecanoe County and Tippecanoe County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Tippecanoe County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
2.5 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.8 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Tippecanoe County compares with Indiana
Tippecanoe County against Indiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Tippecanoe County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Tippecanoe County | Indiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 70.9 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 12% 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 | 2.7% | 2.4% | 2.3% | 1.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 10.8% | 10.6% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.7% | 22.4% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 19.8% | 17.4% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.9% | 42.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 31.7% | 32.0% | 24.8% | same |
Tippecanoe County has lower values than Indiana for crashes per 100k residents / yr. It runs above Indiana on garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in Randolph Township, Tippecanoe County: US-52S 2 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Randolph.
Overview
Tippecanoe County has recorded 1,590 truck crashes since 2015, with 540 people injured and 47 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 3 days in fully reported years.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Randolph Township, Tippecanoe County since 2015, this page uses Tippecanoe County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 9.9% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (6.0%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.9% of truck crashes, against 42.7% across Indiana.
More truck crashes happen at 9–10 am than at any other hour (6.9%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 10.8% of truck crashes, compared with 10.6% in Indiana.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Randolph is US-52S, with 2 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: I-65 (1), Mu-Veterans Memorial (1) and SR-25S (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 41 of the truck crashes here, or 2.6%, compared with 2.4% in Indiana.
Their busiest month is January, with 17% of garbage-truck crashes.
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 2.5, vs 2.8 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for Randolph Township, Tippecanoe County fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use US-52S, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at January schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- 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 Tippecanoe County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-52S | 2 |
| I-65 | 1 |
| Mu-Veterans Memorial | 1 |
| SR-25S | 1 |
| SR-28 | 1 |
| US-231 | 1 |
| US-231S | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Tippecanoe County) |
|---|---|
| I-65 | 559 |
| I-65N | 69 |
| I-65S | 67 |
| US-231 | 46 |
| US-52S | 45 |
| Sagamore Pky | 35 |
| US-52 | 34 |
| US-231S | 33 |
Randolph Township, Tippecanoe County at a glance
| Population | 999 |
| Land area | 29.9 sq mi |
| Density | 33 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 47981) | $86,023 |
| Median home value (ZIP 47981) | $174,801 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Tippecanoe 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 | 45 | — | 2.5 |
| 2000s | 91 | +103% | 3.1 |
| 2010s | 115 | +26% | 2.3 |
| 2020s | 137 | +19% | 2.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 45 a year in the 1990s and 137 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 2.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Randolph Township, Tippecanoe County
How many truck accidents are there in Randolph Township, Tippecanoe County?
Tippecanoe County has had 1,590 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 540 people and killing 47.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Randolph Township, Tippecanoe County?
US-52S had 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Randolph since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Randolph Township, Tippecanoe County?
January has the most truck crashes in Tippecanoe County, 9.9% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Randolph Township, Tippecanoe County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 41 reported crashes in Tippecanoe County since 2015 (2.6% of truck crashes).
How does Randolph Township, Tippecanoe County compare with Indiana for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Tippecanoe County has 70.9 truck crashes a year; Indiana has 80.8.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Randolph Township, Tippecanoe County?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.