Coesse, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Coesse: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Coesse 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 has lower values than Indiana for garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Indiana on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Coesse at a glance: US-30 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Coesse: 5 since 2015.
Overview
Whitley County has recorded 494 truck crashes since 2015, with 233 people injured and 19 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 9 days in fully reported years.
Only 4 truck crashes were reported in Coesse since 2015; patterns below come from Whitley County as a whole.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in February (10.9% of the year) and are lowest in July (6.3%).
November through March accounts for 41.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.7% in Indiana.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, 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
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Coesse is US-30, with 5 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by US-33 (3), I-69 (2) and SR-14 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 12 of the truck crashes here, or 2.4%, compared with 2.4% in Indiana.
Route planning tips for Coesse fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Whitley County.
- Check whether your routes use US-30, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 25.1% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Indiana; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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 Whitley County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-30 | 5 |
| US-33 | 3 |
| I-69 | 2 |
| SR-14 | 1 |
| SR-14E | 1 |
| SR-14W | 1 |
| SR-205 | 1 |
| SR-9 | 1 |
| US-30W | 1 |
| US-33N | 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 |
Coesse at a glance
| Land area | 0.7 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 46725) | $79,526 |
| Median home value (ZIP 46725) | $226,768 |
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 Coesse
How many truck crashes happen in Coesse?
Whitley County has had 494 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 233 people and killing 19.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Coesse?
NHTSA data shows US-30 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Coesse since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Coesse?
February has the most truck crashes in Whitley County, 10.9% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Coesse?
Garbage trucks were involved in 12 reported crashes in Whitley County since 2015 (2.4% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Coesse compare with Indiana?
The yearly rate is 120.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Whitley County, vs 80.8 for Indiana.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Coesse?
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.