Wayne Township, Tippecanoe County, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Wayne Township, Tippecanoe County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Wayne 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 |
Compared with Indiana, Tippecanoe County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr. It stands out for higher garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in Wayne Township, Tippecanoe County: US-231 2 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Wayne.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,590 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Tippecanoe County. They injured 540 people and killed 47.
That averages about one truck crash every 3 days in fully reported years.
Wayne Township, Tippecanoe County had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Tippecanoe County numbers.
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.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out with 6.9% of truck crashes.
10.8% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 10.6% across Indiana.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-231 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (2). After it: 9th St (1), Mu-Robinson St (1) and Mu-Veterans Memorial (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 41 of the truck crashes here, or 2.6%, compared with 2.4% in Indiana.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in January (17% of them).
They recorded 2.5 deaths per 100 crashes, against 2.8 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Wayne Township, Tippecanoe County fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Tippecanoe County.
- Check whether your routes use US-231, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in January; review collection routes for that month.
- 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 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 |
| Mu-Robinson St | 1 |
| Mu-Veterans Memorial | 1 |
| SR-25S | 1 |
| Sr- 26 | 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 |
Wayne Township, Tippecanoe County at a glance
| Population | 1,741 |
| Land area | 34.3 sq mi |
| Density | 51 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 47992) | $125,526 |
| Median home value (ZIP 47992) | $233,095 |
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. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.8 a year in 2016–19, 2.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Wayne Township, Tippecanoe County
How many truck accidents are there in Wayne Township, Tippecanoe County?
Since 2015, 1,590 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Tippecanoe County (540 injured, 47 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Wayne Township, Tippecanoe County?
US-231 had 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Wayne since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Wayne Township, Tippecanoe County?
The worst month is January: 9.9% of truck crashes in Tippecanoe County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Wayne Township, Tippecanoe County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 41 reported crashes in Tippecanoe County since 2015 (2.6% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Wayne Township, Tippecanoe County compared with Indiana?
Tippecanoe County records 70.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 80.8 across Indiana.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Wayne 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.