Prairie Township, Tipton County, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Prairie Township, Tipton County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Prairie 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 |
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.
Tipton County at a glance: 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.
That averages about one truck crash every 22 days in fully reported years.
Prairie 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
September has the most truck crashes, 14.4% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (3.6%).
November through March accounts for 46.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.7% in Indiana.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out 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
Within this area, US-31 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (2). After it: CR-300N (1), SR-22 (1) and SR-26E (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.0% share (Indiana: 2.4%).
Route planning tips for Prairie Township, Tipton County fleets
- Review driver schedules for September, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to US-31 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- With 15.8% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Indiana), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 Tipton County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-31 | 2 |
| CR-300N | 1 |
| SR-22 | 1 |
| SR-26E | 1 |
| SR-26W | 1 |
| SR-28 | 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 |
Prairie Township, Tipton County at a glance
| Population | 1,077 |
| Land area | 39.7 sq mi |
| Density | 27 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 large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Prairie Township, Tipton County
How many truck accidents are there in Prairie Township, Tipton County?
194 truck crashes have been reported in Tipton County since 2015, with 12 deaths and 84 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Prairie Township, Tipton County?
US-31 had 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Prairie since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Prairie Township, Tipton County?
The worst month is September: 14.4% of truck crashes in Tipton County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Prairie Township, Tipton County?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Tipton County since 2015, 1.0% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Prairie Township, Tipton County compared 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 Prairie Township, Tipton 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.