Larwill, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Larwill: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Larwill 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. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Larwill: US-30 deadliest road: 4 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Larwill since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 494 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Whitley County. They injured 233 people and killed 19.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 9 days.
With 28 truck crashes reported in Larwill since 2015, this page uses Whitley County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 10.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is July at 6.3%.
November through March accounts for 41.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.7% in Indiana.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 8.5% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 10.6% of truck crashes, compared with 10.6% in Indiana.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-30 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). Next come SR-13S (2), Us- 30 (2) and SR-14W (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
12 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.4% share (Indiana: 2.4%).
Route planning tips for Larwill fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 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.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 |
| SR-13S | 2 |
| Us- 30 | 2 |
| SR-14W | 1 |
| SR-9 | 1 |
| US-30E | 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 |
Larwill at a glance
| Population | 276 |
| Land area | 0.2 sq mi |
| Density | 1,542 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 |
In the 1990s about 15 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 38. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 1.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Larwill
How many truck crashes happen in Larwill?
Since 2015, 494 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Whitley County (233 injured, 19 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Larwill?
NHTSA data shows US-30 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Larwill since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Larwill?
Truck crashes in Whitley County peak in February, with 10.9% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Larwill?
Since 2015, Whitley County has reported 12 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.4% of its truck crashes.
How does Larwill compare with Indiana for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Whitley County has 120.7 truck crashes a year; Indiana has 80.8.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Larwill?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.