Allen County, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Allen County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, 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 2.9 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Allen County compares with Indiana
Allen County against Indiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Allen County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Allen County | Indiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 58.7 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 27% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.9 | 2.9 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.37 | 0.36 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.6% | 2.4% | 2.3% | 1.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 11.2% | 10.6% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.1% | 22.4% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 16.9% | 17.4% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.9% | 42.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 32.0% | 32.0% | 24.8% | same |
Allen County has lower values than Indiana for crashes per 100k residents / yr. It runs above Indiana on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Allen County: 2.1× yearly fatal truck crashes in Allen County: 3.5 in 2016–19, 7.2 in 2020–24.
Overview
Police reported 2,786 crashes involving commercial trucks in Allen County since 2015: 1,058 people were injured and 85 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 2 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 9.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is July at 7.1%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 43.9% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Indiana.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 7.0% of truck crashes.
11.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 10.6% across Indiana.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck in Allen County since 2015: I-469 (7), I-69 (7), US-27 (5), US-24 (3) and US-30 (3). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 75 of the truck crashes here, or 2.7%, compared with 2.4% in Indiana.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in March (12%).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 0.0, vs 2.9 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for Allen County fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at March schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- 24.1% 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 Allen County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Allen County) |
|---|---|
| I-469 | 7 |
| I-69 | 7 |
| US-27 | 5 |
| US-24 | 3 |
| US-30 | 3 |
| Sr- 37 | 2 |
| US-30E | 2 |
| US-33 | 2 |
| Antwerp Rd | 1 |
| Ardmore Ave | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Allen County) |
|---|---|
| I-469 | 236 |
| I-69 | 220 |
| US-30 | 107 |
| I-69N | 98 |
| I-69S | 98 |
| US-24 | 56 |
| US-24E | 55 |
| US-30W | 54 |
Allen County at a glance
| Population | 399,295 |
| Land area | 657.1 sq mi |
| Density | 608 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $74,767 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Allen 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 | 67 | — | 5.5 |
| 2000s | 165 | +144% | 4.4 |
| 2010s | 212 | +29% | 3.4 |
| 2020s | 238 | +12% | 7.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 67 to 238. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 3.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 7.2 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Allen County
ZIP codes in Allen County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Allen County
How many truck accidents are there in Allen County?
Allen County has had 2,786 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 1,058 people and killing 85.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Allen County?
August has the most truck crashes in Allen County, 9.2% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Allen County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 75 reported crashes in Allen County since 2015 (2.7% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Allen County compared with Indiana?
Per 100,000 residents, Allen County has 58.7 truck crashes a year; Indiana has 80.8.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Allen 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.