Markle, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Markle: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Markle and Wells County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Wells County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
5 of 162 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Wells County compares with Indiana
Wells County against Indiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Wells County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Wells County | Indiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 46.1 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 43% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.1 | 2.9 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.32 | 0.36 | 0.49 | 11% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.7% | 2.4% | 2.3% | 1.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 6.2% | 10.6% | 6.2% | 42% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.7% | 22.4% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.6% | 17.4% | 13.8% | 33% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.2% | 42.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 18.5% | 32.0% | 24.8% | 42% below the state |
Wells County has lower values than Indiana for crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Wells County: August worst month: 13.6% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Wells County has recorded 162 truck crashes since 2015, with 54 people injured and 6 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 28 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Markle since 2015; patterns below come from Wells County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 13.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 4.9%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 45.2% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Indiana.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 9.9% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 6.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Indiana: 10.6%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Markle is I-69, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come Cr- Marzane Rd (1), Lafayette Center Rd (1) and Mu-Etna Avenue (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 5 crashes, 3.1% of the total, against 2.4% across Indiana.
Route planning tips for Markle fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-69; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 26.7% of truck crashes here, more than Indiana; adjust start times where you can.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Wells County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-69 | 4 |
| Cr- Marzane Rd | 1 |
| Lafayette Center Rd | 1 |
| Mu-Etna Avenue | 1 |
| SR-1 | 1 |
| SR-116 | 1 |
| SR-3S | 1 |
| SR-9N | 1 |
| Ts- Lafayette Center Road | 1 |
| US-224 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Wells County) |
|---|---|
| US-224 | 12 |
| State Rd 1 | 9 |
| SR-1N | 9 |
| SR-1S | 8 |
| SR-1 | 5 |
| Adams | 4 |
| SR-218 | 4 |
| US-224W | 4 |
Markle at a glance
| Population | 1,089 |
| Land area | 1.5 sq mi |
| Density | 751 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 46770) | $66,750 |
| Median home value (ZIP 46770) | $222,362 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Wells 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 | 6 | — | 0.7 |
| 2000s | 11 | +82% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 11 | +1% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 14 | +29% | 0.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 6 a year in the 1990s and 14 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Markle
How many truck crashes happen in Markle?
Since 2015, 162 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Wells County (54 injured, 6 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Markle?
Since 2015, I-69 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Markle: 4.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Markle?
The worst month is August: 13.6% of truck crashes in Wells County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Markle?
Since 2015, Wells County has reported 5 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.1% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Markle compare with Indiana?
The yearly rate is 46.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Wells County, vs 80.8 for Indiana.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Markle?
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.