ZIP 46580 (Warsaw, IN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 46580: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Kosciusko County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 5.0 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Kosciusko County compares with Indiana
Kosciusko County against Indiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Kosciusko County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Kosciusko County | Indiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 69.4 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 14% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.0 | 2.9 | 3.4 | 1.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.33 | 0.36 | 0.49 | 8% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.6% | 2.4% | 2.3% | 1.5× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 10.1% | 10.6% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.5% | 22.4% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 19.3% | 17.4% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.7% | 42.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 27.4% | 32.0% | 24.8% | 14% below the state |
Kosciusko County sits below Indiana on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and after dark. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Kosciusko County: 1 in 28 garbage-truck share of crashes is 3.6%, against 2.4% for Indiana.
Overview
Since 2015, 647 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Kosciusko County. They injured 218 people and killed 35.
That averages about one truck crash every 7 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in June (11.0% of the year) and are lowest in April (5.9%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.7% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Indiana.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 8.8% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 10.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Indiana: 10.6%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 46580 since 2015 were spread across roads: US-30 (3), US-30W (3), SR-13S (2), SR-15S (2) and CR-700 N (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 22 of the truck crashes here, or 3.4%, compared with 2.4% in Indiana.
Their busiest month is January, with 14% of garbage-truck crashes.
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 0.0, vs 5.0 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 46580 fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Waste haulers: January is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Kosciusko County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 26.5% of truck crashes here, more than Indiana; adjust start times where you can.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Kosciusko County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-30 | 3 |
| US-30W | 3 |
| SR-13S | 2 |
| SR-15S | 2 |
| CR-700 N | 1 |
| CR-700 S | 1 |
| CR-OLD Rd 30 | 1 |
| SR-15 | 1 |
| US-30E | 1 |
| Us- 30 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Kosciusko County) |
|---|---|
| US-30 | 126 |
| US-30E | 65 |
| US-30W | 60 |
| Lake City | 38 |
| SR-15S | 21 |
| SR-15 | 20 |
| SR-15N | 20 |
| E Us 30 | 13 |
ZIP 46580 at a glance
| Population | 21,794 |
| Density | 118 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $71,687 |
| Median home value | $188,211 |
| Home ownership | 76% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Kosciusko 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 | 22 | — | 2.3 |
| 2000s | 45 | +103% | 2.2 |
| 2010s | 44 | -3% | 1.8 |
| 2020s | 61 | +39% | 1.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 22 to 61. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.8 a year in 2016–19, 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 46580
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 46580?
Since 2015, 647 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Kosciusko County (218 injured, 35 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 46580?
The worst month is June: 11.0% of truck crashes in Kosciusko County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 46580?
Garbage trucks were involved in 22 reported crashes in Kosciusko County since 2015 (3.4% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 46580 compared with Indiana?
Per 100,000 residents, Kosciusko County has 69.4 truck crashes a year; Indiana has 80.8.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 46580?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.