Cicero Township, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Cicero Township: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Cicero Township and Tipton County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Tipton County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
2 of 194 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Tipton County compares with Indiana
Tipton County against Indiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Tipton County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Tipton County | Indiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 109.2 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 1.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.5 | 2.9 | 3.4 | 2.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.45 | 0.36 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.1% | 2.4% | 2.3% | 54% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 15.8% | 10.6% | 6.2% | 1.5× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.7% | 22.4% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 17.4% | 17.4% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 46.7% | 42.7% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 35.9% | 32.0% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Tipton County sits below Indiana on garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Tipton County: 6.5 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Indiana: 2.9).
Overview
Police reported 194 crashes involving commercial trucks in Tipton County since 2015: 84 people were injured and 12 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 22 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Cicero Township since 2015, this page uses Tipton County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is September with 14.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 3.6%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 46.7% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Indiana.
The busiest hour is 9–10 am, with 10.3% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 15.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Indiana: 10.6%).
Where crashes happen
US-31 leads within 10 miles of Cicero with 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-28 (4), SR-213 (2) and CR-300N (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.0% share (Indiana: 2.4%).
Route planning tips for Cicero Township fleets
- Review driver schedules for September, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use US-31, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 15.8% of truck crashes here, more than Indiana; schedule winter checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Tipton County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-31 | 5 |
| SR-28 | 4 |
| SR-213 | 2 |
| CR-300N | 1 |
| CR-CAL Carson Rd | 1 |
| US-31S | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Tipton County) |
|---|---|
| US-31 | 95 |
| SR-28 | 24 |
| Division | 7 |
| SR-19 | 5 |
| SR-213 | 4 |
| US-31N | 4 |
| US-31S | 3 |
| State Rd 28 | 3 |
Cicero Township at a glance
| Population | 8,059 |
| Land area | 67.5 sq mi |
| Density | 119 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 46072) | $72,375 |
| Median home value (ZIP 46072) | $188,109 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Tipton 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 | 4 | — | 0.8 |
| 2000s | 11 | +170% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 16 | +47% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 15 | -5% | 1.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 4 to 15. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Cicero Township
How many truck accidents are there in Cicero Township?
Tipton County has had 194 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 84 people and killing 12.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Cicero Township?
US-31 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Cicero since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Cicero Township?
Truck crashes in Tipton County peak in September, with 14.4% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Cicero Township?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Tipton County since 2015 (1.0% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Cicero Township compare with Indiana?
Tipton County records 109.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 80.8 across Indiana.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Cicero Township?
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.