Union Township, Tippecanoe County, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Union Township, Tippecanoe County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Union 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 sits below Indiana on crashes per 100k residents / yr. It runs above Indiana on garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow.
Union Township, Tippecanoe County at a glance: US-231 2 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Union.
Overview
Tippecanoe County has recorded 1,590 truck crashes since 2015, with 540 people injured and 47 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 3 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Union Township, Tippecanoe County since 2015, this page uses Tippecanoe County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (9.9% of the year) and are lowest in April (6.0%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.9% of truck crashes, against 42.7% across Indiana.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out with 6.9% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 10.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Indiana: 10.6%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-231 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (2). Next come 9th St (1), I-65 (1) and I-65S (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 41 crashes, 2.6% of the total, against 2.4% across Indiana.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in January (17% of them).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 2.5 deaths compared with 2.8 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Union Township, Tippecanoe County fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to US-231 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Waste haulers: January is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Tippecanoe County.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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-231 | 2 |
| 9th St | 1 |
| I-65 | 1 |
| I-65S | 1 |
| Mccarty Lane | 1 |
| Mu-Robinson St | 1 |
| Mu-Schuyler Ave | 1 |
| Mu-Veterans Memorial | 1 |
| SR-25S | 1 |
| Schuyler Ave | 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 |
Union Township, Tippecanoe County at a glance
| Population | 1,839 |
| Land area | 27.1 sq mi |
| Density | 68 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 47909) | $68,035 |
| Median home value (ZIP 47909) | $221,354 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 45 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 137. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 Union Township, Tippecanoe County
How many truck accidents are there in Union Township, Tippecanoe County?
1,590 truck crashes have been reported in Tippecanoe County since 2015, with 47 deaths and 540 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Union Township, Tippecanoe County?
NHTSA data shows US-231 with 2 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Union since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Union Township, Tippecanoe County?
January has the most truck crashes in Tippecanoe County, 9.9% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Union Township, Tippecanoe County?
Since 2015, Tippecanoe County has reported 41 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.6% of its truck crashes.
How does Union Township, Tippecanoe County compare with Indiana for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 70.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Tippecanoe County, vs 80.8 for Indiana.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Union Township, Tippecanoe 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.