South Whitley, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in South Whitley: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in South Whitley 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 runs above Indiana on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
South Whitley at a glance: US-30 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of South Whitley: 3 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 494 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Whitley County. They injured 233 people and killed 19.
That averages about one truck crash every 9 days in fully reported years.
South Whitley had 27 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
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.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out 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
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of South Whitley is US-30, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by Us- 30 (2), Mu-College Ave (1) and SR-13S (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 12 crashes, 2.4% of the total, against 2.4% across Indiana.
Route planning tips for South Whitley fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along US-30; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 25.1% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Indiana; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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 | 3 |
| Us- 30 | 2 |
| Mu-College Ave | 1 |
| SR-13S | 1 |
| SR-14 | 1 |
| SR-14W | 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 |
South Whitley at a glance
| Population | 1,849 |
| Land area | 0.9 sq mi |
| Density | 2,170 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 46787) | $62,242 |
| Median home value (ZIP 46787) | $170,216 |
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. 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 South Whitley
How common are truck crashes in South Whitley?
Whitley County has had 494 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 233 people and killing 19.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in South Whitley?
NHTSA data shows US-30 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of South Whitley since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in South Whitley?
Truck crashes in Whitley County peak in February, with 10.9% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in South Whitley?
Garbage trucks were involved in 12 reported crashes in Whitley County since 2015 (2.4% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in South Whitley compare with Indiana?
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 South Whitley?
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.