Thorncreek, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Thorncreek: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Thorncreek 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.
What stands out in Thorncreek: US-30 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Thorncreek: 5 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 494 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Whitley County. They injured 233 people and killed 19.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 9 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Thorncreek since 2015; patterns below come from Whitley County as a whole.
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.
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 Thorncreek with 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: SR-9 (2), CR-WOLF Lake Rd (1) and SR-14 (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 Thorncreek fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Whitley County.
- 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.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 |
| SR-9 | 2 |
| CR-WOLF Lake Rd | 1 |
| SR-14 | 1 |
| SR-205 | 1 |
| SR-9S | 1 |
| US-30W | 1 |
| US-33 | 1 |
| US-33N | 1 |
| Us- 30 | 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 |
Thorncreek at a glance
| Population | 4,246 |
| Land area | 35.2 sq mi |
| Density | 121 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 46725) | $79,526 |
| Median home value (ZIP 46725) | $226,768 |
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. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Thorncreek
How many truck accidents are there in Thorncreek?
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 Thorncreek?
Since 2015, US-30 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Thorncreek: 5.
When do most truck crashes happen in Thorncreek?
The worst month is February: 10.9% of truck crashes in Whitley County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Thorncreek?
Garbage trucks were involved in 12 reported crashes in Whitley County since 2015 (2.4% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Thorncreek compare 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 Thorncreek?
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.