Smith Township, Whitley County, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Smith Township, Whitley County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Smith 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 |
Whitley County sits below Indiana on garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Smith Township, Whitley County: US-30 5 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Smith.
Overview
Whitley County has recorded 494 truck crashes since 2015, with 233 people injured and 19 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 9 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Smith Township, Whitley County 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%).
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.
Road surface: 10.6% 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 (5). It is followed by US-33 (3), SR-9 (2) and SR-14E (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
12 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.4% share (Indiana: 2.4%).
Route planning tips for Smith Township, Whitley County 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.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 25.1% of truck crashes here, more than Indiana; adjust start times where you can.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 |
| SR-9 | 2 |
| SR-14E | 1 |
| SR-205 | 1 |
| SR-9S | 1 |
| US-30W | 1 |
| US-33N | 1 |
| West Washington Center | 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 |
Smith Township, Whitley County at a glance
| Population | 5,291 |
| Land area | 35.0 sq mi |
| Density | 151 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 46723) | $84,286 |
| Median home value (ZIP 46723) | $220,420 |
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 Smith Township, Whitley County
How many truck accidents are there in Smith Township, Whitley County?
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 Smith Township, Whitley County?
Since 2015, US-30 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Smith: 5.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Smith Township, Whitley County?
February has the most truck crashes in Whitley County, 10.9% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Smith Township, Whitley County?
Since 2015, Whitley County has reported 12 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.4% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Smith Township, Whitley County compare with Indiana?
The yearly rate is 120.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Whitley County, vs 80.8 for Indiana.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Smith Township, Whitley County?
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.