Columbia Township, Whitley County, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Columbia Township, Whitley County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
7 of 374 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Columbia Township, Whitley County compares with Indiana
Columbia Township, Whitley County against Indiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Columbia Township, Whitley County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Columbia Township, Whitley County | Indiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 266.5 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 3.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.0 | 2.9 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.47 | 0.36 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.4% | 2.4% | 2.3% | 40% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 8.5% | 10.6% | 6.2% | 19% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.4% | 22.4% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.2% | 17.4% | 13.8% | 30% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.1% | 42.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 33.8% | 32.0% | 24.8% | same |
Columbia Township, Whitley County sits below Indiana on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Indiana on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Columbia Township, Whitley County: US-30 6 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Columbia.
Overview
Since 2015, 374 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Columbia Township, Whitley County. They injured 180 people and killed 14.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 11 days.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 12.8% of the yearly total, while July has the fewest (5.6%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.1% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Indiana.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 8.8% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 8.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Indiana: 10.6%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-30 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (6). Next come SR-14 (1), SR-14E (1) and SR-14W (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
7 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.9% share (Indiana: 2.4%).
Route planning tips for Columbia Township, Whitley County fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Columbia Township, Whitley County.
- Check whether your routes use US-30, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Morning starts matter: 24.4% 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 Columbia Township, Whitley County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-30 | 6 |
| SR-14 | 1 |
| SR-14E | 1 |
| SR-14W | 1 |
| SR-9 | 1 |
| US-30W | 1 |
| Us- 30 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Columbia Township, Whitley County) |
|---|---|
| US-30 | 121 |
| US-30E | 71 |
| US-30W | 56 |
| SR-9S | 5 |
| SR-109N | 4 |
| SR-205 | 4 |
| S State Rd 9 | 4 |
| SR-14E | 4 |
Columbia Township, Whitley County at a glance
| Population | 12,007 |
| Land area | 36.7 sq mi |
| Density | 327 per 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 Columbia Township, 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 | 10 | — | 1.2 |
| 2000s | 22 | +114% | 1.5 |
| 2010s | 30 | +38% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 28 | -10% | 1.6 |
In the 1990s about 10 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 28. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 Columbia Township, Whitley County
How many truck crashes happen in Columbia Township, Whitley County?
Columbia Township, Whitley County has had 374 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 180 people and killing 14.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Columbia Township, Whitley County?
US-30 had 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Columbia since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Columbia Township, Whitley County?
February has the most truck crashes in Columbia Township, Whitley County, 12.8% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Columbia Township, Whitley County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 7 reported crashes in Columbia Township, Whitley County since 2015 (1.9% of truck crashes).
How does Columbia Township, Whitley County compare with Indiana for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 266.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Columbia Township, Whitley County, vs 80.8 for Indiana.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Columbia Township, Whitley County?
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.