Churubusco, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Churubusco: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Churubusco and Whitley County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Whitley County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
12 of 494 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Whitley County compares with Indiana
Whitley County against Indiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Whitley County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Whitley County | Indiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 120.7 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 1.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.1 | 2.9 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.47 | 0.36 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.9% | 2.4% | 2.3% | 17% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 10.6% | 10.6% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.1% | 22.4% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.5% | 17.4% | 13.8% | 28% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.9% | 42.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 31.5% | 32.0% | 24.8% | same |
Whitley County sits below Indiana on garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Churubusco: US-30 4 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Churubusco.
Overview
Whitley County has recorded 494 truck crashes since 2015, with 233 people injured and 19 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 9 days.
Only 52 truck crashes were reported in Churubusco since 2015; patterns below come from Whitley County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 10.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is July at 6.3%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.9% of truck crashes, against 42.7% across Indiana.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 8.5% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 10.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Indiana: 10.6%).
Where crashes happen
US-30 leads within 10 miles of Churubusco with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: US-33 (3), SR-9 (2) and SR-205 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
12 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.4% share (Indiana: 2.4%).
Route planning tips for Churubusco fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along US-30; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Morning starts matter: 25.1% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Indiana.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Whitley County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-30 | 4 |
| US-33 | 3 |
| SR-9 | 2 |
| SR-205 | 1 |
| SR-3 | 1 |
| SR-9S | 1 |
| US-30W | 1 |
| US-33N | 1 |
| West Washington Center | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Whitley County) |
|---|---|
| US-30 | 130 |
| US-30E | 72 |
| US-30W | 69 |
| US-33N | 15 |
| US-33S | 9 |
| US-33 | 9 |
| SR-5S | 9 |
| S State Rd 9 | 6 |
Churubusco at a glance
| Population | 1,857 |
| Land area | 1.1 sq mi |
| Density | 1,764 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 46723) | $84,286 |
| Median home value (ZIP 46723) | $220,420 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Whitley 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 | 15 | — | 1.2 |
| 2000s | 31 | +111% | 1.5 |
| 2010s | 39 | +23% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 38 | -2% | 1.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 15 a year in the 1990s and 38 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.0 a year in 2016–19 and 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Churubusco
How many truck accidents are there in Churubusco?
494 truck crashes have been reported in Whitley County since 2015, with 19 deaths and 233 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Churubusco?
US-30 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Churubusco since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Churubusco?
Truck crashes in Whitley County peak in February, with 10.9% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Churubusco?
Garbage trucks were involved in 12 reported crashes in Whitley County since 2015 (2.4% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Churubusco compare with Indiana?
The yearly rate is 120.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Whitley County, vs 80.8 for Indiana.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Churubusco?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.