Etna-Troy, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Etna-Troy: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Etna-Troy 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.
What stands out in Etna-Troy: US-30 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Etna-Troy: 4 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 494 crashes involving commercial trucks in Whitley County since 2015: 233 people were injured and 19 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 9 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Etna-Troy since 2015, this page uses Whitley County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 10.9% of the yearly total, while July has the fewest (6.3%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.9% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Indiana.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (8.5%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 10.6% of truck crashes, compared with 10.6% in Indiana.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Etna-Troy is US-30, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come SR-13S (2), SR-9 (2) and Us- 30 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
12 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.4% share (Indiana: 2.4%).
Route planning tips for Etna-Troy fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Whitley County.
- Look at alternatives to US-30 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 25.1% 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
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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 |
| SR-13S | 2 |
| SR-9 | 2 |
| Us- 30 | 2 |
| CR-KNAPP Lake Rd | 1 |
| CR-WOLF Lake Rd | 1 |
| SR-9S | 1 |
| US-30E | 1 |
| US-33 | 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 |
Etna-Troy at a glance
| Population | 1,907 |
| Land area | 35.2 sq mi |
| Density | 54 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 46764) | $62,939 |
| Median home value (ZIP 46764) | $281,359 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 15 to 38. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Etna-Troy
How common are truck crashes in Etna-Troy?
494 truck crashes have been reported in Whitley County since 2015, with 19 deaths and 233 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Etna-Troy?
US-30 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Etna-Troy since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Etna-Troy?
Truck crashes in Whitley County peak in February, with 10.9% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Etna-Troy?
Garbage trucks were involved in 12 reported crashes in Whitley County since 2015 (2.4% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Etna-Troy compared with Indiana?
Whitley County records 120.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 80.8 across Indiana.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Etna-Troy?
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.