Richland Township, Whitley County, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Richland Township, Whitley County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Richland Township, Whitley County 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 |
Compared with Indiana, Whitley County is lower 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 Richland Township, Whitley County: US-30 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Richland: 4 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.
Richland Township, Whitley County had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Whitley County numbers.
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.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, 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
US-30 leads within 10 miles of Richland with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: SR-13S (2), Us- 30 (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 Richland Township, Whitley County 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.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 25.1% of truck crashes here, more than Indiana; adjust start times where you can.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 | 4 |
| SR-13S | 2 |
| Us- 30 | 2 |
| SR-14 | 1 |
| 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 |
Richland Township, Whitley County at a glance
| Population | 1,796 |
| Land area | 37.1 sq mi |
| Density | 48 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 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 Richland Township, Whitley County
How common are truck crashes in Richland Township, Whitley County?
Whitley County has had 494 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 233 people and killing 19.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Richland Township, Whitley County?
NHTSA data shows US-30 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Richland since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Richland Township, Whitley County?
The worst month is February: 10.9% of truck crashes in Whitley County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Richland Township, Whitley County?
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 Richland Township, Whitley County compared with Indiana?
Whitley County records 120.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 80.8 across Indiana.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Richland Township, Whitley County?
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.