Liberty Township, Tipton County, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Liberty Township, Tipton County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Liberty Township, Tipton County 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 |
Compared with Indiana, Tipton County is lower on garbage-truck share. Where it is 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
Tipton County has recorded 194 truck crashes since 2015, with 84 people injured and 12 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 22 days.
Liberty Township, Tipton County had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Tipton County numbers.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in September (14.4% of the year) and are lowest in April (3.6%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 46.7% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Indiana.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out with 10.3% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 15.8% of truck crashes, compared with 10.6% in Indiana.
Where crashes happen
SR-213 leads within 10 miles of Liberty with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: SR-28 (2), US-31 (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 Liberty Township, Tipton County fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Tipton County.
- Check whether your routes use SR-213, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 15.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Indiana; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Tipton County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-213 | 3 |
| SR-28 | 2 |
| US-31 | 2 |
| CR-300N | 1 |
| Phillips St | 1 |
| SR-19S | 1 |
| SR-931S | 1 |
| Sr- 26 | 1 |
| US-31N | 1 |
| US-35 | 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 |
Liberty Township, Tipton County at a glance
| Population | 2,306 |
| Land area | 34.9 sq mi |
| Density | 66 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 46068) | $98,708 |
| Median home value (ZIP 46068) | $185,603 |
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. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Liberty Township, Tipton County
How common are truck crashes in Liberty Township, Tipton County?
194 truck crashes have been reported in Tipton County since 2015, with 12 deaths and 84 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Liberty Township, Tipton County?
NHTSA data shows SR-213 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Liberty since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Liberty Township, Tipton County?
The worst month is September: 14.4% of truck crashes in Tipton County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Liberty Township, Tipton County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Tipton County since 2015 (1.0% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Liberty Township, Tipton County compare with Indiana?
The yearly rate is 109.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Tipton County, vs 80.8 for Indiana.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Liberty Township, Tipton County?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.