Kent Township, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Kent Township: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Kent Township and Warren County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Warren County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
2 of 99 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Warren County compares with Indiana
Warren County against Indiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Warren County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Warren County | Indiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 103.3 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 1.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.1 | 2.9 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.48 | 0.36 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.1% | 2.4% | 2.3% | 11% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 14.6% | 10.6% | 6.2% | 1.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.8% | 22.4% | 23.7% | 16% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 16.7% | 17.4% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.6% | 42.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 35.4% | 32.0% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Warren County sits below Indiana on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Warren County: July worst month: 15.2% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Since 2015, 99 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Warren County. They injured 46 people and killed 3.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 42 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Kent Township since 2015, this page uses Warren County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is July with 15.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 4.0%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.6% of truck crashes, against 42.7% across Indiana.
More truck crashes happen at 10–11 am than at any other hour (11.1%).
14.6% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 10.6% across Indiana.
Where crashes happen
I-74 leads within 10 miles of Kent with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: Sr- 63 (2), Bowman Ave (1) and I-74E (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 2 crashes, 2.0% of the total, against 2.4% across Indiana.
Route planning tips for Kent Township fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Warren County.
- Look at alternatives to I-74 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 14.6% of truck crashes here, more than Indiana; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 Warren County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-74 | 3 |
| Sr- 63 | 2 |
| Bowman Ave | 1 |
| I-74E | 1 |
| I-74W | 1 |
| Lynch Rd | 1 |
| SR-63 | 1 |
| US-136E | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Warren County) |
|---|---|
| SR-63N | 10 |
| US-41N | 10 |
| SR-63S | 8 |
| State Road 63 | 8 |
| SR-28W | 7 |
| US-41S | 6 |
| US-41 | 6 |
| W Division Rd | 3 |
Kent Township at a glance
| Population | 430 |
| Land area | 14.0 sq mi |
| Density | 31 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 47982) | $73,750 |
| Median home value (ZIP 47982) | $86,442 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Warren 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 | 5 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 7 | +41% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 8 | +8% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 9 | +14% | 0.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 5 to 9. 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 0.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Kent Township
How many truck crashes happen in Kent Township?
99 truck crashes have been reported in Warren County since 2015, with 3 deaths and 46 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Kent Township?
Since 2015, I-74 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Kent: 3.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Kent Township?
July has the most truck crashes in Warren County, 15.2% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Kent Township?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Warren County since 2015 (2.0% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Kent Township compare with Indiana?
The yearly rate is 103.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Warren County, vs 80.8 for Indiana.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Kent 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.