Union Township, Wells County, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Union Township, Wells County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Union Township, Wells County 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 |
Compared with Indiana, Wells County is lower on 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
Since 2015, 162 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Wells County. They injured 54 people and killed 6.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 28 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Union Township, Wells County 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%.
November through March accounts for 45.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.7% in Indiana.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (9.9%).
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 Union is I-69, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by Bluffton Rd (1), CR-BRANSTRATOR Rd (1) and Cr- Marzane Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 5 of the truck crashes here, or 3.1%, compared with 2.4% in Indiana.
Route planning tips for Union Township, Wells County fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-69, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Morning starts matter: 26.7% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Indiana.
- 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 Wells County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-69 | 4 |
| Bluffton Rd | 1 |
| CR-BRANSTRATOR Rd | 1 |
| Cr- Marzane Rd | 1 |
| Lafayette Center Rd | 1 |
| SR-1 | 1 |
| SR-116 | 1 |
| Ts- Lafayette Center Road | 1 |
| US-224 | 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 |
Union Township, Wells County at a glance
| Population | 2,122 |
| Land area | 35.0 sq mi |
| Density | 61 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 46791) | $128,542 |
| Median home value (ZIP 46791) | $307,332 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 6 to 14. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 Union Township, Wells County
How common are truck crashes in Union Township, Wells County?
Wells County has had 162 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 54 people and killing 6.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Union Township, Wells County?
NHTSA data shows I-69 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Union since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Union Township, Wells County?
August has the most truck crashes in Wells County, 13.6% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Union Township, Wells County?
5 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Wells County since 2015, 3.1% of all truck crashes.
How does Union Township, Wells County compare with Indiana for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Wells County has 46.1 truck crashes a year; Indiana has 80.8.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Union Township, Wells 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.